The Book Album

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

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“The Heart is a Lonely Hunter” by Carson McCullers – Episode 243 Repost

Posted May 20, 2024

Would you be willing to try an experiment with us? This week, Mackenzie picks one of her all-time favorite episodes to re-hear in an effort to reconstruct...

Explore a New Genre – Episode 262

Posted May 13, 2024

How do you explore a new book genre? Mackenzie walks through several practical tips on how to brave a new genre.

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“I don’t have time to read.” – Episode 261

Posted May 6, 2024

Why do people always say they “don’t have time to read”? MacKenzie discusses her own experience with this phrase and what she thinks rests behind...

What to Read Next – Episode 260

Posted April 29, 2024

How do you decide what to read next? Do you have a reading list you (arbitrarily) use? If so, do you choose books for your current stage in your reading...

Nonfiction I Love – Episode 259

Posted April 22, 2024

What is the nonfiction scene like these days? Today Mackenzie delves into four categories of contemporary nonfiction she reads and loves: biology/natural...