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“On Writing” by Stephen King – Episode 228



One of the very few (pseudo-)memoirs that we have reviewed on the channel, this read provides provocative and helpful advice to young writers. — 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


Where to Start – Episode 227



Mackenzie walks listeners through how to start a reading goal in 2023. Plus: asides about “The Menu” film. — 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


“Nicholas Nickleby” by Charles Dickens – Episode 226 | December Dickens



This wonderful—and comic—novel by Charles Dickens fits right into the rest of his ouvure. — 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


Week 51 of Reading 2022 – Episode 225



Mackenzie wraps up her year of reading in a quirky episode in which she describes the collection of books she read this year. — 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


On Reading Dickens (New Intro) – Episode 224 | December Dickens



An age-old episode on the show that we republish to kick off every December Dickens season. — 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


Announcement: Liminal November + December Dickens Programming



We hope you all enjoyed the #HorrifyingClassics2022 season. In this short message, we announce the #DecemberDickens2022 programming, as well as the potential programming for the rest of November.  


“11.22.63” by Stephen King (2/2) with John McDermott | Horrifying Classics – Episode 223



Today Mackenzie speaks with John McDermott, the person who recommended “11.22.63” for the show. — 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


“11.22.63” by Stephen King (1/2) | Horrifying Classics – Episode 222



An impressive, immersive novel: psychological, funny, gory, historical—and an all-around best from author Stephen King. — 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


“The Faces” by Tove Ditlevsen | Horrifying Classics – Episode 221



Ultimately, not a psychological thriller. However: still psychological, still a challenge. — 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