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The Book Album

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

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Parting the Atlantic Episode 010 – Genesis 17-18

Parting the Atlantic Episode 010 – Genesis 17-18

What does it mean to be obedient to God?

14 Aug 2023

24mins

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

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

It is difficult to do justice to this perceptive and poignant read by 23-year-old Carson McCullers. Nonetheless, what a ... Read more

9 Aug 2023

37mins

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“The House of Mirth” by Edith Wharton – Episode 242

“The House of Mirth” by Edith Wharton – Episode 242

It’s time to discuss Lily Bart and her decline from upper-class society in the 19th Century. — Show Notes: relevanceofli... Read more

3 Aug 2023

33mins

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Speed Reading – Episode 241

Speed Reading – Episode 241

Mackenzie delves into a little-discussed reading strategy: speed reading. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/... Read more

25 Jul 2023

31mins

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Parting the Atlantic Episode 009 – Jonah 1-4

Parting the Atlantic Episode 009 – Jonah 1-4

Today Mack and John discuss the book of Jonah. How mature is Jonah, and why does that matter? Is Jonah’s story relatable... Read more

17 Jul 2023

37mins

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Fountain Pens – Episode 240

Fountain Pens – Episode 240

MacKenzie discusses her fountain pen hobby in a long-form conversation on the show. Enjoy! — Show Notes: relevanceoflite... Read more

10 Jul 2023

36mins

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The Kindle: Travel and Everyday Use – Episode 239

The Kindle: Travel and Everyday Use – Episode 239

Mackenzie discusses her newfound daily use of the kindle in the sixth(!!) kindle episode we’ve published on the podcast.... Read more

3 Jul 2023

31mins

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“Monk” by William Faulkner – Episode 238

“Monk” by William Faulkner – Episode 238

Mackenzie dives into the world of William Faulkner’s detective fiction in a mini-series on “Knight’s Gambit” by William ... Read more

26 Jun 2023

36mins

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“Martin Chuzzlewit” by Charles Dickens | December Dickens – Episode 237

“Martin Chuzzlewit” by Charles Dickens | December Dickens – Episode 237

Mackenzie reviews the long-awaited “Martin Chuzzlewit” by Charles Dickens. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes... Read more

19 Jun 2023

30mins

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“Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Brontë – Episode 236

“Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Brontë – Episode 236

My first time reading “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Brontë. Let’s discuss! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ pat... Read more

12 Jun 2023

32mins

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