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"The Godfather" by Mario Puzo
Published in March 10, 1969

Content Warning: This work contains depictions of violence and explicit adult content that may be sensitive for some listeners.

The rise and unraveling of the Corleone family through loyalty, violence, ambition, and the intoxicating pull of power.

Book Six Chapter 23B
00:32 23B During his Sicilian courtship and marriage to Apollonia, Michael learns Luca Brasi’s horrific backstory just before receiving the devastating news that his brother Sonny has been murdered.

Characters
Vito Corleone - The powerful and composed patriarch of the Corleone family, the godfather; known for his authority and deep sense of loyalty
Fredo Corleone - The middle son, gentle and less assertive, struggling to match the strength of his brothers
Michael Corleone - The youngest son, intelligent and reserved, initially distant from the family’s affairs
Connie Corleone - The only daughter, spirited and emotional, navigating her place within a tightly controlled family
Tom Hagen - The Don’s informally adopted son and shrewd consigliere, the calm, legal bridge between the Corleone family and the legitimate world
Kay Adams - Michael Corleone’s girlfriend and later wife, an educated, independent-minded woman who initially stands outside the Corleone family world
Johnny Fontane - A famous singer and movie star closely tied to the Corleone family, whose career depends as much on influence as on talent
Peter Clemenza - Jovial, lethal caporegime who has served Corleone for decades, overseeing a regime of soldiers with seasoned, cold-blooded efficiency
Carlo Rizzi - Hot-tempered groom from Nevada whose marriage to Connie gains him entry into the family, though he remains excluded from the business

Costa's Wordbook
Pagliaio n ita, haystack or barn
Zygoma n the paired, irregular bone located on the upper side of the skull, forming the prominence of the cheeks, contributes to the outer eye socket (orbit), and joins with the temporal bone to create the zygomatic arch (Sai go ma)
Maxillofacial n relates to the jaw (maxilla) and the face (Max sil loe facial)
Baronial adj pertains to, or is befitting of, a baron (bur Rone nial)
Wisteria n a genus of long-living, woody climbing vines known for their cascading, grape-like clusters of purple, blue, pink, or white flowers (wis Sti ria)
Ringleted adj have hair worn or shaped into small curls or coils (Ring leet ted)
Votive adj an object or action given, displayed, or performed to fulfill a vow, express gratitude, or seek a favor from a deity or supernatural force (Voe tive)
Putty adj a thick, dough-like paste used primarily in construction and repairs to fill holes, seal joints, or secure windowpanes
Putty in one’s hands - phr, one who is easily influenced, manipulated, or controlled by someone else

Selections of 2026
Brave New World, The Little Prince, Songs of a Dead Dreamer, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, Anne of Green Gables, Wuthering Heights, East of Eden, The Stranger, The Godfather, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Inferno, The Two Towers, Den of Thieves, Winnie the Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner.

Milestones
2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release
2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI intro + thumbnail, chapter summary, scheduled release
2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release
2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content
2026: 2.3 Gemini definition, JP, CN, PT subtitles on selected YouTube videos

Platforms
YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM