The Book Album

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

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“Anxious People” by Fredrik Backman – Episode 167

Posted March 29, 202100:26:39

An overview and a discussion of the incredible pseudo-mystery, pseudo-detective novel “Anxious People” by Swedish author Fredrik Backman. -- patreon.com/relevanceofliterature relevanceofliterature.com/notes — Music...

Coffee and a Classic #BookUnboxing – Episode 165

Posted March 15, 202100:25:50

Today’s book box covers the Barnes and Noble edition of “Classic Stories” by Edgar Allan Poe, provided by the Coffee and a Classic book box. — patreon.com/relevanceofliterature relevanceofliterature.com/notes — Music...

“Agnes Grey” by Anne Brontë – Episode 164

Posted March 7, 202100:21:11

Today we delve into of my top ten favorite pieces of literature: quiet, beautiful “Agnes Grey” by Anne Brontë. — patreon.com/relevanceofliterature relevanceofliterature.com/notes — Music...

“The Purloined Letter” by Edgar Allan Poe – Episode 163

Posted February 28, 202100:42:05

A late-night discussion of the final short story in our Poe mini-series on the beginnings of detective fiction. -- patreon.com/relevanceofliterature relevanceofliterature.com/notes — Music...

Week 8 of Reading – Episode 162

Posted February 21, 202100:21:14

Today we do a reading check-in for our collective reading goals. Herein I reflect on how my reading has been going for the first part of 2021, things...