Today we’re discussing 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King. Originally published in 1975, it was King’s second novel to go to print, and King is often said that it is his favorite. We explore the similarities of the vampire theme with other popular fictions, and hear from one of our guests who never reads horror fiction.

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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, with Leonardo DiCaprio having secured the rights, and potentially portraying Holmes.

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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.This came to us as a strong suggestion from our of our regular co-hosts, so I’d like to ask Lauren to tell us, what is it about this book you enjoy so much, why is it one of your favorites and what did you hope we’d enjoy about it?

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.<br/><br/>This came to us as a strong suggestion from our of our regular co-hosts, so I’d like to ask Lauren to tell us, what is it about this book you enjoy so much, why is it one of your favorites and what did you hope we’d enjoy about it?

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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 story is ripe with ideas and conflicts.

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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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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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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 Christie’s recurring protagonist Hercule Poirot.

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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 giving them all their own fleshed out story.

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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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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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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  -

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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. <br/><br/>  -  Follow us on Twitter @anovelpodcast  -

A Novel Podcast

In this episode we begin part one of a three part series, where we will be discussing The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander. Today we start with the first two in the series, The Book of Three &amp; The Black Cauldron, published in 1964 and 65. The series is a classic fantasy bildungsroman, which pulls from ancient mythologies, and had a big influence on modern popular fantastic fiction. The guests on today's show all share a passion for these stories, and each brings unique insights to the discussion.

The Book of Three & The Black Cauldron - (Prydain Chronicles: Part 1) - ANP 004

Today we'll be studying "A Man Called Ove," a Novel by Fredrik Backman. Published in 2012, it tells the story of a curmudgeonly man in a changing neighborhood. Ove learns to deal with new circumstances, and has something to say about it too.

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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 story is, with technology taking a backseat. And we attempt to name the more recent works that were influenced by the Dune world, especially those of George R. R. Martin.

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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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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 we had to split the episode into two parts, and this is the conclusion of those discussions.

The High King - (Prydain Chronicles: Part 4) - ANP 008

In this episode we move on to part two of a three part series, where we will be discussing The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander. Today we discuss the third and forth books in the series, The Castle of Llyr, and Taran Wanderer, published in 1966 and 67 respectively. As with classic fantasy bildungsromans, we see the main character grow and mature, and his struggles become more challenging. The guests on today's show all share a passion for these stories, and each brings unique insights to the discussion.

The Castle of Llyr & Taran Wanderer - (Prydain Chronicles: Part 2) - ANP 005

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