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The Book Album
by Mackenzie Gentz
"The Book Album" is a podcast about literature. We review books in a variety of literary avenues, some as old as the 1500s and some as new as last month. Our aim: to make the bookish accessible to all.
Episodes
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“The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant – Episode 266
"The Book Album" returns with this French short story from 1884 by Guy de Maupassant. — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
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Sundays as a PhD Student | Daily Endeavors Series – Episode 269
Today we launch a new series, Daily Endeavors. The series undertakes a deep dive into the daily life of a PhD student in linguistics. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog:...
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PhD Productivity Tools – Episode 268
Welcome back! Today MacKenzie discusses essential tools and components to success during a PhD. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
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Organizational Systems – Episode 267
Today MacKenzie discusses her thoughts on the various organizational systems she has kept throughout the last several years. Her impetus for this episode was the book "Hyperfocus" by Chris Bailey. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show:...
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Should You Finish Every Book You Read? – Episode 266
MacKenzie discusses a topic near and dear to her reading system: finishing every book she reads. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
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“Garden by the Sea” by Mercè Rodoreda – Episode 166 Repost
MacKenzie reviews her book podcast style with another favorite episode from the back catalogue, episode 166 on "Garden by the Sea" by Mercè Rodoreda. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning)…
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How to Plan Reading – Episode 265
How do you plan for peace, rather than productivity? Mackenzie discusses her journey with productivity over the past nine months as it relates to reading on this episode. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes,...
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How Linguists Learn Language – Episode 264
How does an investigation of language science change one's approach to language learning? What is the classical language learning model, and how did it develop? What strategies work (and not so much) to learn a new language? All these questions and more on today's show, hosted by phoneticist...
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“The Hole” by Hiroko Oyamada – Episode 263
What would you do if you found yourself in a woman-sized hole? In the first book review since her return to the show, MacKenzie discusses societal pressures and magical realism in reference to the contemporary, prize-winning novella "The Hole" by Hiroko Oyamada. — Show Notes:...
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“The Heart is a Lonely Hunter” by Carson McCullers – Episode 243 Repost
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 her thoughts on what makes a good literature review. I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as she did. — Show Notes:...
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Explore a New Genre – Episode 262
How do you explore a new book genre? Mackenzie walks through several practical tips on how to brave a new genre. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
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“I don’t have time to read.” – Episode 261
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 it in common discourse. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes,...
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What to Read Next – Episode 260
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 journey, or for your ideal reader? In this fifth episode back from our break, Mackenzie discusses how to circumvent problematic ideals when it...
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Nonfiction I Love – Episode 259
What is the nonfiction scene like these days? Today Mackenzie delves into four categories of contemporary nonfiction she reads and loves: biology/natural sciences, essay collections, books about writing, and psychology. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ — Music by Leo Discenza Our...
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Reading Fast and Slow – Episode 258
How do you speed read—and read slowly? This week, Mackenzie explores different reading modes, whether they be ultra-fast and word-count dependent or slow and deliberate. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes,...
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Book Stacking – Episode 257
How do you read a book every week? In this episode, Mackenzie details her self-developed method of "book stacking", that is, a process for intentionally reading multiple books at a time. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our...
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Return – Episode 256
Mackenzie makes her return with a discussion of her "whys" behind podcasting and literature. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
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Book Systems – Episode 255
Mackenzie takes a personal look at her reading habits from the past few years and sets systems for the new year. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and…
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“The Force of Such Beauty” by Barbara Bourland – Episode 254
MacKenzie reviews the third book by one of her all-time favorite living authors: "The Force of Such Beauty" by Barbara Bourland. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com...
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“Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury – Episode 253 | Horrifying Classics
After Mackenzie's second F451 read, she had to review it on the show. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog:...
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“Holly” by Stephen King – Episode 252 | Horrifying Classics
One of the most gruesome books we have reviewed on the show, Stephen King's "Holly" is not for the faint of heart! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and...
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“Fake Like Me” by Barbara Bourland – Episode 197 Rerun | Horrifying Classics
Today we are rehashing one of Mackenzie's favorite episodes: "Fake Like Me" by Barbara Bourland. Enjoy! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still...
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Horrifying Classics in Review – Episode 251 | Horrifying Classics
Today we review the last six years of Horrifying Classics podcast episodes. Enjoy! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog:...
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“Knight’s Gambit” by William Faulkner – Episode 250
Episode six of six in our series on William Faulkner's short detective fiction. What do you know about chess and wild horses? — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com…
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“An Error In Chemistry” by William Faulkner – Episode 249
Episode five of six in our series on William Faulkner's short detective fiction. Do you know how to make a cold toddy? — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old...
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“The Wild Sheep Chase” by Haruki Murakami – Episode 248
Today we review the sequel to last week's two novels, "Hear the Wind Sing" and "Pinball, 1973" by Haruki Murakami. "The Wild Sheep Chase" is the final book in the Trilogy of the Rat. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature —…
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“Wind/Pinball” by Haruki Murakami – Episode 247
We review Murakami's start to writing with his first two novellas, "Hear the Wind Sing" (1979) and "Pinball, 1973" (1980). Enjoy! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show…
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“Tomorrow” by William Faulkner – Episode 246
Today we discuss the short story "Tomorrow" by William Faulkner, as well as its film adaptation. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still...
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Week 34 of Reading – Episode 245
Mackenzie discusses her reading track record for the first two thirds of the year. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog:...
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“Hand Upon the Waters” by William Faulkner – Episode 244
Our third short story from the fantastically-"de-edited" short story collection "Knight's Gambit" by William Faulkner. Fact check: This short story was originally published in 1939 in The Saturday Evening Post, not in 1949 with the collection. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/...
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Parting the Atlantic Episode 010 – Genesis 17-18
What does it mean to be obedient to God?
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“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 necessary addition it is to our show catalogue! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo...
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“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: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still…
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Speed Reading – Episode 241
Mackenzie delves into a little-discussed reading strategy: speed reading. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog:...
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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? How are we called to follow God?
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Fountain Pens – Episode 240
MacKenzie discusses her fountain pen hobby in a long-form conversation on the show. Enjoy! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning)...
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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. Note: We reposed this episode after an upload failure. Thank you for your patience! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit...
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“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 Faulkner, edited by John N. Duvall. The second story in the collection, "Monk," is weighty with its themes of victimization and corruption. Let's read. — Show Notes:...
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“Martin Chuzzlewit” by Charles Dickens | December Dickens – Episode 237
Mackenzie reviews the long-awaited "Martin Chuzzlewit" by Charles Dickens. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature etsy.com/shop/TheElaineEdit — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog:...
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“Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Brontë – Episode 236
My first time reading "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë. Let's discuss! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
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“Smoke” by William Faulkner – Episode 235
Mackenzie dives into the world of William Faulkner's detective fiction in a mini-series on "Knight's Gambit" by William Faulkner, edited by John N. Duvall. The first story in the collection, "Smoke," is the epitome of Faulkner's fictional world. Let's explore! — Show Notes:...
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Parting the Atlantic Episode 008 – Genesis 12-16
Abram and Lot—let's discuss.
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“Tschick” von Wolfgang Herrndorf – Episode 234
Mackenzie continues to review German-language books with a very popular title, "Tschick." — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog:...
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“Novelist as a Vocation” by Haruki Murakami – Episode 233
Mackenzie discusses Murakami's latest (autobiographical!) work in relation to other books in his oeuvre. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog:...
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Parting the Atlantic Episode 007 (Genesis 10-11)
Is there any deeper meaning to the Tower of Babel?
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Enjoy Reading Again – Episode 232
Mackenzie discusses where her last 6 months of terrible reading choices have led her and what she did to turn her reading around. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still...
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Parting the Atlantic Episode 006 (Genesis 8-9)
Mack & John discuss the rest of Noah's ark and the rainbow as a symbol.
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Week 11 of Reading – Episode 231
Mackenzie shares what she has read in 2023 and her strategy for the 2023 52 books/year challenge. Our apologies for the microphone issues and Mackenzie's cold. We, too, learn with each new published podcast. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music…
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Parting the Atlantic Episode 005 (Genesis 7)
John & Mack are back: They discuss more of Noah, plus the back of the U.S. dollar bill.
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“I’ll Eat When I’m Dead” by Barbara Bourland – Episode 230
A review of Bourland's thriller-satire from 2017. Mackenzie discusses character, the fashion industry, and other thriller-genre novels. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
"The Book Album" is a podcast about literature. We review books in a variety of literary avenues, some as old as the 1500s and some as new as last month. Our aim: to make the bookish accessible to all.
HOSTED BY
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"The Book Album" is a podcast about literature. We review books in a variety of literary avenues, some as old as the 1500s and some as new as last month. Our aim: to make the bookish accessible to all.
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