SOAR(Spread of Active Reading)
SOAR is an initiative that aims to encourage reading especially among the youth. This could open up a whole new world full of imagination and adventure for everyone! The idea is to offer recordings which act as trailers to books, similar to trailers for movies.
Episodes
Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought."
Book: The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock
Written by T. S. Eliot
Description: Story of an old man's regrets and existential crisis as he reflects on his life in both the past and present.
Recommended for ages 13+ (And Parent Discretion)
Music: Fluvialibus (composed by Yajat Gup...
Thank you for your patience! SOAR has been on hiatus for the last few months due to an accident and other unforeseen circumstances, but you can expect to see episodes released more regularly now. Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought."
Book: The Metamorphosis
Written by Franz Kafka
Description: Story of a traveling salesman's...
Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought."
Book: The Kite Runner
Written by Khaled Hosseini
Description: Story of a friendship tainted by societal hegemony and the war-torn region of Afghanistan in which the protagonist resides.
Recommended for ages 13+ (And Parent Discretion)
Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and A...
Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought."
Book: All The King's Men
Written by Robert Penn Warren
Description: Political drama about a governor who wants what is best for his people but uses dirty methods to achieve it.
Recommended for ages 12+ (And Parent Discretion)
Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv...
Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought."
Book: A&P
Written by John Updike
Description: Story of a teenage cashier being captivated by girls from the beach and then making a move no one in the grocery store ever thought he would.
Recommended for ages 12+ (And Parent Discretion)
Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta ...
Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought."
Book: Sonny's Blues
Written by James Baldwin
Description: Story of the relationship between a man and his brother as they are surrounded by a cycle of poverty.
Recommended for ages 12+ (And Parent Discretion)
Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and p...
Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought."
Book: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Written by Roald Dahl
Description: Story of a brave escape from terrible times and courage to make a change.
Recommended for ages 8+ (And Parent Discretion)
Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and performed by Yajat ...
Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought."
Book: Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass
Written by Frederick Douglass
Description: Story of a brave escape from terrible times and courage to make a change.
Recommended for ages 13+ (And Parent Discretion)
Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and...
Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought."
Book: The Awakening
Written by Kate Chopin
Description: Story of a journey through self-discovery and being set free from societal and familial expectations.
Recommended for ages 14+ (And Parent Discretion)
Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and performe...
Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought."
Book: Frankenstein
Written by Mary Shelley
Description: Story of an attempt to create life gone wrong.
Recommended for ages 12+ (And Parent Discretion)
Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and performed by Yajat Gupta on the piano.)
SOAR Logo by Ritu J...
Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought."
Book: How to Read Literature like a Professor
Written by Thomas C. Foster
Description: An intriguing take on analyzing literary patterns and concepts to become a more informed and involved reader.
Recommended for ages 12+ (And Parent Discretion)
Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat...
Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought."
Book: The Cask of Amontillado
Written by Edgar Allen Poe
Description: A man's account of his brutal revenge on a former friend who betrayed and insulted him.
Recommended for ages 12+ (And Parent Discretion)
Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and p...
Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought."
Book: The Lottery
Written by Shirley Jackson
Description: A town's annual tradition of having a lottery bears horrific secrets.
Recommended for ages 12+ (And Parent Discretion)
Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and performed by Yajat Gupta on the p...
Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought."
Book: Lamb to the Slaughter
Written by Roald Dahl
Description: Thrilling short story about a murder and cover-up.
Recommended for ages 12+ (And Parent Discretion)
Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and performed by Yajat Gupta on the piano.)
SOAR Log...
Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought."
Book: The Most Dangerous Game
Written by Richard Connell
Description: Thrilling short story about a hunter becoming the hunted.
Recommended for ages 12+ (And Parent Discretion)
Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and performed by Yajat Gupta on the piano...
Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought."
Book: Shooting an Elephant
Written by George Orwell
Description: Satirical piece about the true nature of imperialism and its motivations.
Recommended for ages 12+ (And Parent Discretion)
Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and performed by Yajat Gupta on...
Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought."
Book: A Modest Proposal
Written by Jonathan Swift
Description: Satirical piece offering an unconventional solution to many of Ireland's problems.
Recommended for ages 14+ (And Parent Discretion)
Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and performed by Yaj...
Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought."
Book: Thunderhead
Written by Neal Shusterman
Description: Story of the rise of a new order scythedom trying to take down the old with the help of an old foe.
Recommended for ages 14+ (And Parent Discretion)
Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and performed...
Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought."
Book: The Jungle
Written by Upton Sinclair
Description: Story of the horrors of conditions for immigrants and in factories, especially meat-packaging plants.
Recommended for ages 14+ (And Parent Discretion)
Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and performe...
Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought."
Book: Inkheart
Written by Cornelia Funke
Description: Story of a family with powers on the run from an evil man named Capricorn.
Recommended for ages 10+ (And Parent Discretion)
Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and performed by Yajat Gupta on the piano....
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