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An overview of “The Chimes” by Charles Dickens, short stories throughout history, and an added discussion of how short story anthologies are compiled and published. The History of Christmas Ghost Stories: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-do-ghost-stories-go-christmas-180961547/ Book Critics Circle: http://bookcritics.org/blog/archive/a-brief-history-of-the-short-story-in-americaA short story blog?? : https://writing.stackexchange.com/questions/6712/how-many-short-stories-make-a-collection

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I recently changed the way that I title episodes, so I may at some point reference the incorrect numbers along with the titles, especially if I recorded the episode before they changed. Also, I pre record (surprise surprise!) to keep up with DH&I’s intense upload schedule. Just a PSA.

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Time to chat about “A Tale of Two Cities” in the context of the French Revolution. Happy #DecemberDickens ! Thresholds:https://www.suz.uzh.ch/dam/jcr:ffffffff-f952-f950-ffff-ffff87498b5e/03.18_granovetter_78.pdf Summary: https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/twocities/summary/ Timeline of the Book: https://www.preceden.com/timelines/63427-a-tale-of-two-cities-timeline

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This week we are tackling questions about how to read a book a week, with a list of the books that I have read thus far this year. Link on success and reading: https://medium.com/the-mission/how-to-read-a-lot-more-books-this-year-according-to-harvard-research-e1dfc55e0b9f  

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So sorry that this is a day late! A thorough analysis of character in none other than “Oliver Twist” #DecemberDickens. History of Oliver Twist: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Oliver-Twist-novel-by-Dickens Plot Summary: https://www.shmoop.com/oliver-twist/summary.html

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Dickens for the layperson and the not-so-layperson. How to keep up with the #DecemberDickens reading list. **SPOILERS** Oliver Twist, Bleak House, A Christmas Carol, Tale of Two Cities … and MORE!

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Everything Tolstoy in one place. Twitter: https://twitter.com/DidionIn

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Join guest Morgan Wallace and I as we discuss a “gay reading” of none other than “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. NOT Affiliate Links: Killing Commendatore: https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Commendatore-novel-Haruki-Murakami/dp/052552004X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542159788&sr=8-1&keywords=killing+commendatore+murakami Simple Matters: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Matters-Scandinavians-Approach-Style/dp/142364963X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542159804&sr=8-1&keywords=simple+matters

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Our first digression episode in a while, and one that unpacks books that have altered my perspective for the better. “Cats Cradle” Facts: http://mentalfloss.com/article/65403/15-things-you-might-not-know-about-cats-cradle

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This is the last episode for Horrifying Classics, and I want to know what y’all thought about the series! We are doing a twitter campaign–reach out with #HorrifyingClassic to share your experiences. 40 Frankenstein Covers: https://bookriot.com/2016/10/07/40-great-frankenstein-covers/ Frankenstein and Morality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3embdro8RG0&t=247s Other Covers: https://www.bookish.com/articles/our-favorite-frankenstein-adaptations-ranked-from-least-to-most-faithful/

Continue reading “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley #HorrifyingClassic – Episode 10 →