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Reading Into It
by AJ Corral
Join me as we read your favorite childhood book series and, like we did as children, take things a bit too seriously. Together, we'll dissect characters, plots, literary devices, and hidden meanings behind your favorite beloved books. From A Series of Unfortunate Events to Animorphs--We're reading it [email protected]
Episodes
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Ep. 20: HOLES by LOUIS SACHAR
Holes is a book-to-film adaptation that explores the juvenile justice system, family legacies, poverty, and so much more. Books like these remind us why we don't ban books, and what we can glean from interacting with characters who come from different backgrounds and perspectives. More by Louis...
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Ep.19:The Chronicles of Narnia: The Horse and His Boy
In this episode, we take on book three in the Chronicles of Narnia: The Horse and His Boy. Parables, what makes a character recognizable, and more questions about the mysteries of Narnia are discussed, and I give my honest opinion on how this book plays a role so far in this epic tale.
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Ep. 18: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
In this episode, we meet: The Pevensies, Mr. Tumnus, and a world full of old and new characters. Mr. Tumnus is a victim of the system, and I'm trying my best not to dislike Edmund in this Biblical parallel universe. Mentions of: Lady Lilith, Genesis, New Testamant versus Old Testament, and the...
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Ep. 17: The Magician's Nephew
HELLO! I am back! I apologize for the LONG break, but since we are all mostly human I'm sure you will understand. This week we are discussing the prequel to the Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew. Essentially the Genesis of how Narnia came to be, this story centers around a biblical...
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BONUS EP 1: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
LONG TITLE, I KNOW. This book quietly changed my life last year when things felt bleak. Kate Dicamillo's writing style is something I can't quite explain besides being similar to being held and wrapped in a big blanket right after a huge heartbreak. Kate DiCamillo tackles the complicated topic of...
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Introducing the Chronicles of Narnia and C.S. Lewis
We're starting a new series! Beginning August 5th, we will begin reading the incredible Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis, starting with book one: The Magician's Nephew. Most ideas and topics in this episode were taken from our trusty Wikipedia site for the series. Since we get an extra Thursday...
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Ep. 16: Dear Dumb Diary: PART FOUR (Feat. Camryn)
As we wrap up the series with our Dear Dumb Diary guest Camryn, we dive into the school system and representation in children's literature. What is Jamie, who is constantly affected and aware of her gender, compared to her male counterparts in literature and their worries/struggles? Check back…
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Ep. 15: Dear Dumb Diary: PART THREE (Feat. Camryn Corral)
This episode discusses our thoughts on how Jamie and her friends are growing in books seven, eight, and nine in this series by Jim Benton. It's a bit difficult to find depth in our characters when we are only ever seeing Jamie's perspective, which is often shadowed by middle school insecurities....
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Ep. 14: Dear Dumb Diary: PART TWO (Feat. Camryn Corral)
This episode discusses books 4-6 in the Dear Dumb Diary series by Jim Benton. "Never Do Anything, Ever", "Can Adults Become Human?", and "The Problem With Here Is That It's Where I'm From" introduces new characters. We discuss the importance of "fun" middle school literature as we follow Jamie…
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Ep. 13: Dear Dumb Diary: PART ONE (Feat. Camryn Corral)
This episode covers the first three books in the popular childhood middle school series, Dear Dumb Diary by Jim Benton! Featuring Camryn, listen and read along as we discuss what it's like growing up as a girl in middle school in DDD: Let's Pretend This Never Happened, DDD: My Pants are Haunted,...
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BOOK SERIES #2 ANNOUNCEMENT
Time to get our summer reading lists ready! WE'RE GOING BACK TO MIDDLE SCHOOL. Dear Dumb Diary by Jim Benton brings us honest to g--d opinions about middle school experiences with a hilarious perspective. Our next episode will discuss books 1-3 in the series! New episodes every 1st and 3rd Thursday!
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Ep. 12: A Series of Unfortunate Events: The End
THE END IS FINALLY HERE. This may or may not be the last time you hear a discussion about the Baudelaires. Feat. Camryn Corral, we discuss the final plot and tie up this fantastic series with an empty heart and an empty head. In this book, we explore character relationships, deaths, religious...
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Ep. 11: A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Penultimate Peril (feat. Camryn)
Join me as we venture through the second to last book in the series, The Penultimate Peril! This episode includes our second guest, Camryn Corral! Camryn and I both grew up reading the series together as kids, and Camryn is excited to finally share some opinions that she has been harboring since...
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Reading Into It with Michael Slusser
In this episode, we have a special guest! Michael Slusser is an English professor at the San Bernardino Valley College in California. As a creative writer himself, Michael and I discuss what resonates with us as readers, as well as a brief analysis on how Marxism is represented in A Series of...
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Ep. 10: A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Grim Grotto
We've made it to book ten! The Grim Grotto by Lemony Snicket explores difficult built-in topics, such as who to trust, when to trust them, and when is it okay to ignore logical solutions for favors of the heart. Dark sh*t, as usual. Read on!
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Ep. 9: A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Slippery Slope
AHHHH SO MANY GOOD THINGS HAPPEN IN THIS BOOK. THIS IS MY FAVORITE SO FAR. READ ON!
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Interlude: Volunteers Fighting Disease (The Hostile Hospital)
I apologize for the delay and inconsistency! This is what I imagined the Volunteers Fighting Disease song to sound like from The Hostile Hospital. The next episode discussing the Slippery Slope will be available as soon as I can! Once again, Sorry!
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Ep. 8: A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Carnivorous Carnival
In this episode, we will cover book 9 in the Series of Unfortunate Events: The Carnivorous Carnival! SLOWLY we begin to unravel at the true backstory of the Baudelaire's parents and the situation that first started all of their misfortune. Bit by bit, but we'll figure it out eventually! (I hope)
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Ep. 7: A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Hostile Hospital
The medical field! Journalists can be liars! Research your opinions and make statements based on facts! All the same lessons but with more emphasis in this book. Sorry in advance for the incompetence in this one! I am not a professional in anything! But who is.....?
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Ep. 6: A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Vile Village
In this episode, we will discuss book 7 in the series: The Vile Village. Once again, we'll get a lesson on blind trust and use of judgement in proper settings, as well as several critiques on the "laws" of the village. Remember to find these books at your local library, or feel free to catch up…
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Ep. 5: A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Ersatz Elevator
In this episode, we discuss capitalism and why "things" aren't a replacement for love in the home in the 6th book of this series: The Ersatz Elevator. This is by far the most terrifying book of the series thus far, specifically because the Baudelaires experience great fears, but continue to move...
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Ep. 4: A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Austere Academy
In this episode, we discuss book 5 in the series, "The Austere Academy." We follow the Baudelaires through more trials and tormenting at their new school, Prufrock Prep. As comprehensive readers, we'll look at T.S. Elliot's poem, "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" and dissect Snicket's views…
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Ep. 3: A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Miserable Mill
In this episode, we follow the Baudelaires to their first minimum wage job! Lemony Snicket wants us to unionize. Future episodes will hopefully be of this length while we continue to explore the lessons of Lemony Snicket in this exaggerated yet relatable setting.
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Ep. 2: A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Reptile Room & The Wide Window
Alright, next time we stick to the one book per episode deal. In this episode, we will follow the Baudelaires from Uncle Monty to Aunt Josephine. Lemony Snicket teaches us two things here: The importance of lying, and the difference between rational and irrational fears. There's a time and place...
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Ep. 1: A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning
For this episode, I'll be reviewing the first book in A Series of Unfortunate Events. We'll meet the gang! Violet, Klaus, and Sunny are normal kids up until maybe page 2 when their whole lives are changed forever. Schadenfreude! As expected from a series of this title, things will never get…
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Reading Into It
In this introductory episode, learn a little bit about me and what this podcast is really about! Reread the books of yer youth and address any overhanging closure you may be needing on a book you finished over twelve years ago. (Animorph fans, who did you guys really turn out to be? Have you all...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join me as we read your favorite childhood book series and, like we did as children, take things a bit too seriously. Together, we'll dissect characters, plots, literary devices, and hidden meanings behind your favorite beloved books. From A Series of Unfortunate Events to Animorphs--We're reading it [email protected]
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AJ Corral
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Join me as we read your favorite childhood book series and, like we did as children, take things a bit too seriously. Together, we'll dissect characters, plots, literary devices, and hidden meanings behind your favorite beloved books. From A Series of Unfortunate Events to Animorphs--We're reading...
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