The Book Album

A podcast that underscores the relevance of literature in the 21st Century through analysis and discussion.

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Three Books to Fix Your Finances – Episode 172

Posted April 26, 202100:31:03

Time to celebrate financial literacy month with a combinatory episode on two of our favorite topics: books and finance. -- patreon.com/relevanceofliterature relevanceofliterature.com/notes — Music...

My Year on Masterclass – Episode 171

Posted April 19, 202100:18:10

Today’s episode is part-reflection, part-deep-dive into the one-year Masterclass subscription that I bought myself at the beginning of the pandemic. -- patreon.com/relevanceofliterature relevanceofliterature.com/notes — Music...

“The Three Worlds of Welfare Capitalism” by Gøsta Esping-Andersen ft. Sachin Shukla – Episode 170

Posted April 12, 202100:36:47

My friend Sachin Shukla, economist and violist, helps break down three models of the welfare state around the world, as exemplified in “The Three...

“Bleak House” by Charles Dickens, serials 1-4 (2/2) – Episode 169

Posted April 8, 202100:45:13

Part 2 of the first installment of our "Bleak House" series, where we walk through specific passages, quotes, and characterizations in this section...

“Bleak House” by Charles Dickens, serials 1-4 (1/2) – Episode 168

Posted April 4, 202100:49:28

Introducing our 5-month series on the one-and-only "Bleak House" by Charles Dickens. — patreon.com/relevanceofliterature relevanceofliterature.com/notes — Music...