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An analytic “overlook” of “The Shining” by Stephen King. Questions or comments? Here’s the blog post for this episode: www.relevanceofliterature.com/episode-comments/what-did-you-think-about-the-shining-by-stephen-king Host: Mackenzie Gentz Website: relevanceofliterature.com Want to support us? Visit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature Questions or ideas? Email us at mgentz@relevanceofliterature.com or reach out to us on Twitter or Facebook (@DidionIn, facebook.me/DidionIn) Our old (and yes, still functioning) … Continue reading “The Shining” by Stephen King #HorrifyingClassics – Episode 64 →

Hi y’all! Our episode on “The Shining” has a delayed release due to technical errors this week, and will be published promptly on Thursday, 24. October. We apologize for the inconvenience of this error! Have a spooky Tuesday, Mackenzie

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The spoopiest of the Horrifying Classics novels has arrived…you’re welcome. What do you think about mapping King’s work out thematically? www.relevanceofliterature.com/episode-comments/questions-and-comments-for-pet-semetary Episode 58 on the life of Stephen King: https://didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net/2019/09/23/stephen-king-episode-58/ Host: Mackenzie Gentz Website: relevanceofliterature.com Want to support us? Visit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature Questions or ideas? Email us at mgentz@relevanceofliterature.com or reach out to us on Twitter … Continue reading “Pet Semetary” by Stephen King #HorrifyingClassics – Episode 63 →

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A quick analysis of King’s novella “The Mist” in continuation of 2019’s Horrifying Classics series. — Host: Mackenzie Gentz Website: relevanceofliterature.com Want to support us? Visit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature Questions or ideas? Email us at mgentz@relevanceofliterature.com or reach out to us on Twitter or Facebook (@DidionIn, facebook.me/DidionIn) Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

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It’s time to let the screams sound this week with our discussion of “Carrie.” Is Carrie an epistolary novel? Yes, this episode is going up a tad early as a surprise to y’all. I can’t wait to keep going with the #HorrifyingClassics novels this year. Carrie as an epistolary text: https://thediscerningwriter.wordpress.com/2016/02/10/carrie-stephen-king-1974/ Host: Mackenzie Gentz Website: … Continue reading “Carrie” by Stephen King #HorrifyingClassics – Episode 61 →

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A timely spook-themed episode on one of King’s best known (and most terrifying) psychological thrillers. #HorrifyingClassics has begun. On Misery: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misery_(novel) King books in order: http://www.stephenkingrevisited.com/stephen-king-books-in-chronological-order-for-stephen-king-revisited-reading-lists/ — Host – Mackenzie Gentz Website: relevanceofliterature.com Want to support us? Visit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature Questions or ideas? Email us at mgentz@relevanceofliterature.com or reach out to us on Twitter or Facebook … Continue reading “Misery” by Stephen King #HorrifyingClassics – Episode 60.1 →

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A quick underscore of what has been brewing at DH&I, and an overview of all of the new ways to participate in our community. — Host – Mackenzie Gentz Want to support us? Visit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature Questions or ideas? Email us at mgentz@relevanceofliterature.com or reach out to us on Twitter or Facebook (@DidionIn, facebook.me/DidionIn) Our old … Continue reading A Quick Update – Episode 59 →

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2019’s #HorrifyingClassics series focuses on author Stephen King. Here’s what’s interesting before you start reading. Money for Movies?: https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/halloween-2019-get-paid-to-watch-stephen-king-movies-dish Biography: https://www.biography.com/writer/stephen-king Fun Facts: http://mentalfloss.com/article/22813/10-terrific-facts-about-stephen-king   Our Show: Want to support us? Visit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature Questions or ideas? Email us at mgentz@relevanceofliterature.com or reach out to us on Twitter or Facebook (@DidionIn, facebook.me/DidionIn) Our old (and yes, … Continue reading Stephen King – Episode 58 →

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Why are we so terrible at talking to strangers? Why am I so obsessed with Malcolm Gladwell? Breakfast Club Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmm0lkjZ8cE Revisionist History Chronology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revisionist_History_(podcast)#Season_1_(2016) The Economist Asks with Malcolm Gladwell: https://www.economist.com/podcasts/2019/09/06/do-true-strangers-still-exist-in-the-digital-age Larry Nassar Testimony: https://www.npr.org/2018/11/29/672011296/for-one-nassar-survivor-recognizing-her-own-abuse-took-decades-and-2-key-moments Talking to Strangers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Talking-Strangers-Should-about-People/dp/0316478520 The Ketchup Conundrum: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2004/09/06/the-ketchup-conundrum The Person and the Situation: https://www.amazon.com/Person-Situation-Perspectives-Social-Psychology/dp/1905177445/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3450RBRR08A9K&keywords=the+person+and+the+situation&qid=1568705792&sprefix=the+person+and+the+%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-1

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My tribute episode to Inspector Montalbano and to Andrea Camilleri. More on Camilleri: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/17/obituaries/andrea-camilleri-dead.html https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/jul/17/andrea-camilleri-beloved-creator-of-inspector-montalbano-dies-aged-93

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