A solitary miser, a little girl with golden hair, and a second chance at life.

In this episode, we talk about George Eliot’s Silas Marner, a quiet story about loss, loneliness, unexpected love, and the ways a life can be changed by opening your heart again.

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Hornblower is back, but this time he’s a lieutenant. He is brilliant, brave, and deeply human, which makes following his rise through the British Navy so much fun.

We’re talking ships, strategy, courage, and leadership in the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars.

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One of the great works of English literature. Today's story is Book I only, because there's alot to it! But we get to meet the Redcrosse Knight, his journey, and his battle with the dragon.

We talk about Spenser’s strange and fascinating world of knights, monsters, castles, and allegory, and why this massive poem is still worth exploring and savoring today.

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A great small bookstore Stephen got to experience on vacation! Highly recommend if you're in Maui!

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