EPISODE · Jan 27, 2025 · 1H 13M
JUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives: #6"
from JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and Life · host Christopher B. Barnett
The main task of JUST FYI POD: CULTURE's second season is to discuss "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives." On today's episode, my cohost Amy Welborn and I resume our countdown -- this time focusing on the #6 novel on our respective lists. I kick things off with an examination of Walter M. Miller's post-apocalyptic sci-fi classic A CANTICLE FOR LEIBOWITZ (1959). Next, Amy explores J.F. Powers' debut novel MORTE D'URBAN (1962). Both books explore the tension between church and society, albeit in different styles and in wildly disparate settings. Please visit JUST FYI (cbarnett.substack.com) for more details and additional content. Please subscribe for free today, and consider following, liking, rating, and sharing our work. Your generosity and support are much appreciated!
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The main task of JUST FYI POD: CULTURE's second season is to discuss "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives." On today's episode, my cohost Amy Welborn and I resume our countdown -- this time focusing on the #6 novel on our respective lists. I kick things off with an examination of Walter M. Miller's post-apocalyptic sci-fi classic A CANTICLE FOR LEIBOWITZ (1959). Next, Amy explores J.F. Powers' debut novel MORTE D'URBAN (1962). Both books explore the tension between church and society, albeit in different styles and in wildly disparate settings. Please visit JUST FYI (cbarnett.substack.com) for more details and additional content. Please subscribe for free today, and consider following, liking, rating, and sharing our work. Your generosity and support are much appreciated!
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