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Book Ends: Inside Llewyn Davis from 2023-10-04T01:26:46
Justin and Pierce go inside Inside Llewyn Davis and go inside this movie in order to give you the inside scoop on the inside of this Coen Brothers classic film
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The 400 Blows (1959) | Review and Discussion from 2023-08-24T15:25:58
Justin and Pierce review The 400 Blows (1959) - perhaps the greatest coming of age film ever made. ▶ JOIN OUR PATREON for bonus content and our gratitude buymeacoffee.com/NotJustAnypod ▶ We ...
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The Brothers Karamazov! | Not Just Any Book Club from 2023-08-04T15:41:29
Justin and Pierce review The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - perhaps the most difficult books we've ever had to read for this podcast so far. ▶ JOIN OUR PATREON for bonus conten...
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Come and See (1985) Review and Discussion | Book Ends from 2023-07-26T22:41:17
Justin and Pierce review Come and See (1985) - we never quite were the same after this one. ▶ JOIN OUR PATREON for bonus content and our gratitude buymeacoffee.com/NotJustAnypod ▶ We are ava...
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French Literature! | Not Just Any Book Club from 2023-06-29T01:25:42
Justin and Pierce review:
The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Laroux
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Portrait of a Lady on Fire Discussion (French Lit Month) from 2023-06-26T02:36:16
Justin and Pierce review Portrait of a Lady on Fire - a steamy French slow burn romance. You know, the stuff we're usually into ▶ JOIN OUR PATREON for bonus content and our gratitude buyme...
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NJABC: Slaughterhouse Five from 2023-05-31T18:51:53
Justin and Pierce review Slaughterhouse Five, or the Children's Crusade: A Duty-Dance with Death by Kurt Vonnegut ▶ JOIN OUR PATREON for bonus content and our gratitude buymeacoffee.com/N...
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NJABC: Modernism from 2023-05-07T17:43:44
Now no one will have to listen to our first episode because we have a take two on Modernism!
Justin read The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway
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NJABC: Post-Apocalyptic Fiction from 2023-03-29T23:17:12
Make sure you save this video for the post-apocalypse! Justin and Pierce peer into the future and discuss apocalypses and what they mean for our current day in writing
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Book Ends: The Last of Us HBO Season 1 from 2023-03-21T02:52:32
Pierce and Justin, in our longest episode yet, give their thoughts and opinions on the new Last of Us HBO series. Come join us as we (inevitably) compare it to the game we love and give our thou...
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NJABC: Authors in Exile from 2023-02-28T00:22:15
We're here to talk about some authors who had to go into exile for one reason or another (usually if an artist is exiled its for a bad reason). Come with us as we discuss the tragic exiling of O...
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Book Ends: Nostalghia (1983) from 2023-02-20T04:52:48
Book Ends is finally back with a BANG! Pierce and Justin cover Andrei Tarkovsky's Nostalghia for this Artists in Exile month. Join us as we carry this discussion over a drained pool of water! Listen
NJABC: Grimdark Fantasy from 2023-02-02T00:38:19
Welcome to a brand new topic in a brand new year of Not Just Any Book Club! This month, Justin and Pierce take yet another look at fantasy but get more specific this time. Listen in, as we discu...
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NJABC: Plato's Republic from 2022-12-07T00:26:37
Welcome to philosophy month! Well... all about Plato's Republic. The plan was to do a more general philosophy month, but here we are reading Plato together. Worked out well for an interesting co...
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NJABC: Abstract Horror from 2022-11-01T22:53:01
We messed up on The Lighthouse recording, so join us for just the book club session instead! Pierce read probably one of the weirdest books he's ever read in Kathe Koja's "The Cipher" and Justin...
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NJABC: German Literature from 2022-09-28T01:11:07
Pierce once again gets to talk about Germany! Join us as we dive into Herman Hesse's best known novel (Siddhartha) as well as an interesting German novel taking place in France, Perfume by Patri...
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Book Ends: M from 2022-09-19T23:29:22
Pierce and Justin dive into the talkie. One of the best German films of all time, tune into NJABC Book Ends German Month extravaganza, where we'll dive deep on the Fritz Lang film, M.
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NJABC: Cormac McCarthy from 2022-08-30T19:37:52
We dive into one of the most dense authors we've covered, Cormac McCarthy. Pierce has once again decided to dive into a work that Justin disliked in Blood Meridian. Will he prove Justin wrong an...
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Book Ends: No Country For Old Men from 2022-08-24T02:53:04
Who's ready for some tonal whiplash? From Disney's Dicken's Oliver & Company to the Coen Brother's McCarthy's No Country for Old Men! Join us this week as we discuss one of the best and most...
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NJABC: Charles Dickens from 2022-08-01T05:14
You've heard of him, we've read him. NJABC takes on what we call "one of the authors of all time," Charles Dickens. What does Dickensian mean? Listen in as Pierce reads Great Expectations and Ju...
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Book Ends: Oliver and Company from 2022-07-26T17:34:12
For Dickens month, we went with a loose interpretation of one of his books. Justin absolutely loved Oliver & Company... I think? Tune in to hear us discuss how Disney handled one of Dickens'...
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NJABC: William Faulkner from 2022-07-02T01:51:27
In the wise words of William Faulkner, "it's Faulkner Time!" That's right, this is the Not Just Any Book Club episode on William Faulkner, where Justin reads "The Sound and The Fury" and Pierce ...
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Book Ends: Faulkner Short Stories from 2022-06-20T16:45:03
It's time for the antithesis of Hemingway! Since Hemingway's style fits so perfectly with the short story format, we were intrigued to find out that Faulkner also had quite a few acclaimed short...
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NJABC: Medieval History from 2022-05-26T16:55:45
NJABC is back with another of our rare non-fiction months. Both Pierce and Justin read works discussing elements of the Holy Roman Empire, so join as we discuss a time of ladies and lords, knigh...
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NJABC: Roald Dahl from 2022-05-02T05:46:44
Justin and Pierce capture their inner child as they read some of Roald Dahl's classics. Look out for a discussion on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, and Mathilda! Listen
Book Ends: Fantastic Mr. Fox from 2022-04-27T13:18:12
This month we jump into everyone's childhoods and talk about Roald Dahl. For Book Ends we discuss one of the newest Roald Dahl movies in Wes Anderson's "Fantastic Mr. Fox"
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NJARPG - Fantasy... Again! from 2022-04-02T16:16:37
Justin and Pierce wander into some Fantasy worlds again. Listen as Justin takes his first dip into Terry Pratchett's Discworld and Pierce discusses his findings after taking The Path alongside G...
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Book Ends: Lord of the Rings from 2022-03-22T18:35:35
Justin read Lord of the Rings for fantasy month, but we decided to talk about the trilogy (movies and books) for Book Ends instead! Hear Justin and Pierce's takes on the best part of the trilogy...
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NJABC: Hemingway from 2022-03-01T17:59:12
Can we find the bottom of the iceberg? This week we all read Hemingway stories and our conversation centers on Old Man and the Sea, A Farewell to Arms, Islands in the Stream, and how Justin feel...
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Book Ends: Hemingway Short Stories from 2022-02-23T14:36:36
In a month about a author of many, *many* short stories, we decided to take a break from the movies and read 3 Hemingway short stories for this month. And Justin finally enjoyed some Hemingway!<...
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NJABC: Steinbeck from 2022-02-02T06:19:15
Not Just Any Book Club is back and this week we're talking all thing's Steinbeck. In this episode, Justin and Luke go over (probably) John Steinbeck's two most important novels, in The Grapes of...
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Episode 21: Political Fiction from 2021-12-03T04:14:16
Pierce and Justin talk about fictional works of political commentary. Pierce read Flatland, a biting commentary on Victorian era politics, while Justin read It Can't Happen Here, a commentary on...
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NJABC: Political Fiction from 2021-12-03T04:14:16
Pierce and Justin talk about fictional works of political commentary. Pierce read Flatland, a biting commentary on Victorian era politics, while Justin read It Can't Happen Here, a commentary on...
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Episode 20 - Stephen King's Cujo from 2021-11-01T19:47:25
This month is a bit of an experiment. Join Pierce, Justin, and Luke as we all discuss the same book on the main show for the first time! Are you afraid of puppies? Join us on this special Hallow...
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NJABC: Stephen King's Cujo from 2021-11-01T19:47:25
This month is a bit of an experiment. Join Pierce, Justin, and Luke as we all discuss the same book on the main show for the first time! Are you afraid of puppies? Join us on this special Hallow...
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Book Ends: The Shining from 2021-10-28T23:37:11
Another spooky month of NJABC, another classic horror movie watched and discussed on Book Ends. Listen to Pierce and Justin giving reasonable hot takes on the classic movie, Kubrick's The Shinin...
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Episode 19 - Japanese Literature from 2021-10-03T21:25:02
This month our podcast takes a look at Japanese Literature, which Pierce and Justin don't have much experience in. Listen in as we explore amazing literature from the isolated island nation, Jap...
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NJABC: Japanese Literature from 2021-10-03T21:25:02
This month our podcast takes a look at Japanese Literature, which Pierce and Justin don't have much experience in. Listen in as we explore amazing literature from the isolated island nation, Jap...
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Book Ends: Spirited Away from 2021-09-20T18:55:12
This month we dive head first into Japanese fiction with one of Studio Ghibli's most famous films, Spirited Away! Its an incredible animated film and a great fantastical peak into Japanese folkl...
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Episode 18 - Franz Kafka from 2021-08-30T18:06:48
We dive into the works of Franz Kafka! Join Justin, Pierce, and Luke as they discuss Kafka's most famous works in The Trial and The Metamorphosis, as well as some of his shorter stories.
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NJABC: Franz Kafka from 2021-08-30T18:06:48
We dive into the works of Franz Kafka! Join Justin, Pierce, and Luke as they discuss Kafka's most famous works in The Trial and The Metamorphosis, as well as some of his shorter stories.
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Book Ends: A Serious Man (2009) from 2021-08-19T01:10:47
This month is all about Kafka - and instead of talking about an adaptation of Kafka's work (sorry Orson Welles!), we're going to look at what exactly influenced. This episode is all about the Co...
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Episode 17 - The Pulp Episode from 2021-08-07T00:07:41
This month NJARPG dives into some Pulp stories. Join us for a night of action, horror, and insect aliens!
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NJABC: The Pulp Episode from 2021-08-07T00:07:41
This month NJARPG dives into some Pulp stories. Join us for a night of action, horror, and insect aliens!
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Book Ends: Red Dead Redemption 2 from 2021-07-28T16:56:58
This month we're doing pulp, so what better genre to do for book ends than western? We're also announcing some changes for the podcast so be sure to tune in!
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Episode 16 - The RPG Episode from 2021-06-11T20:47:51
This is the final month of promoting NJARPG on this podcast. Join Justin, Pierce, and Luke as they discuss books that are somehow connected to existing RPGs (usually just through genre)
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NJABC: The RPG Episode from 2021-06-11T20:47:51
This is the final month of promoting NJARPG on this podcast. Join Justin, Pierce, and Luke as they discuss books that are somehow connected to existing RPGs (usually just through genre)
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Between the Chapters: Greek Myths from 2021-05-24T20:17:50
Join Justin and Pierce in a dive into Greek Mythology. This week we focus on the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, talk a bit about what myth means to us, and talk a bit about a tabletop game based ...
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Book Ends: Cyberpunk 2077 from 2021-05-23T15:35:28
We're entering a new month in which the topic can be literally anything as long as it relates to a tabletop game! This week we dive into the mess that was Cyberpunk 2077 and give our hot takes!<...
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Episode 15 - Lovecraft II: Electric Cthulhu from 2021-04-29T04:16:09
Lovecraft month 2.0 to promote our spin off show, Not Just Any RPG, listen in as we discuss some of Pierce's favorite works (even though he knows the author was a terrible person) for the second...
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NJABC: Lovecraft II: Electric Cthulhu from 2021-04-29T04:16:09
Lovecraft month 2.0 to promote our spin off show, Not Just Any RPG, listen in as we discuss some of Pierce's favorite works (even though he knows the author was a terrible person) for the second...
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Between the Chapters: The King in Yellow from 2021-04-19T18:01:08
Join Justin and Pierce in a new week of Lovecraft month! This week we're examining one of Lovecraft's influences instead of his own work; join us as we dive into several short stories from the m...
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Book Ends: The Thing from 2021-04-15T15:54:56
Justin and Pierce kick off Lovecraft month with one of the best Lovecraftian films of all time, John Carpenter's The Thing! Could one of our hosts be infected?
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Episode 14 - Fantasy Month Again from 2021-03-30T04:25:40
We're doing another Fantasy month to promote our new tabletop RPG stream: Not Just Any RPG! This month we dive into the worlds of Tolkien and Brandon Sanderson!
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NJABC: Fantasy Month Again from 2021-03-30T04:25:40
We're doing another Fantasy month to promote our new tabletop RPG stream: Not Just Any RPG! This month we dive into the worlds of Tolkien and Brandon Sanderson!
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Between the Chapters: Conan from 2021-03-22T17:12:25
Join Pierce and Justin as they discuss one of the most famous stories of one of the most famous pulp fantasy heroes, The Tower of the Elephant! Listen in!
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Book Ends: The Princess Bride from 2021-03-16T16:05:22
Join Justin and Pierce as they dive into a story of fencing, fighting, torture, poison, true love, hate, revenge, giants, hunters, bad men, good men, beautifulest ladies, snakes, spiders, beasts...
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Episode 13 - Sociology and Anthropology from 2021-03-02T00:47:32
The busiest month of the year for us (apparently) is February, so this month its just Pierce and Justin diving into our topic! Join us as we discuss the rise of humanity in Sapiens and Guns, Ger...
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NJABC: Sociology and Anthropology from 2021-03-02T00:47:32
The busiest month of the year for us (apparently) is February, so this month its just Pierce and Justin diving into our topic! Join us as we discuss the rise of humanity in Sapiens and Guns, Ger...
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Book Ends: The Apartment from 2021-02-22T19:01:51
Now that Pierce's internet is back, we're back on track! Join Pierce and Justin as they dive into a classic Romance film, The Apartment!
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Episode 12 - Favorite Novels! from 2021-01-25T22:30:38
Welcome to 2021! For our first episode of the year, as well as to celebrate our first anniversary as a podcast, we're talking about our favorite books! Join as we dive into some of our absolute ...
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NJABC: Favorite Novels! from 2021-01-25T22:30:38
Welcome to 2021! For our first episode of the year, as well as to celebrate our first anniversary as a podcast, we're talking about our favorite books! Join as we dive into some of our absolute ...
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Between the Chapters: Flowers for Algernon from 2021-01-18T18:57:05
Join us as we continue favorites month! This time we dive into the short story that predated one of Justin's favorite novels, Flowers for Algernon! Join Pierce and Justin as they each retread th...
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Book Ends: Baby Driver from 2021-01-11T20:15:59
WE'RE BACK!!! In our first episode of "Favorites Month," where we're celebrating our first year as a podcast, join Pierce, Justin, and Emma (Gray) as they discuss one of Pierce and Emma's favori...
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Book Ends: The Christmas Special from 2020-12-21T22:43:46
Join Pierce, Justin, and Gavin discussing a few iterations of one of the most famous Christmas stories of all time, A Christmas Carol. Happy Holidays!
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Episode 11 - Utopian Novels from 2020-11-30T22:14:39
Join Justin, Pierce, Gavin, and Luke as they explore some Utopian fictional societies. Join us as we investigate new technology, an AI controlled society, and an interesting critique of western ...
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NJABC: Utopian Novels from 2020-11-30T22:14:39
Join Justin, Pierce, Gavin, and Luke as they explore some Utopian fictional societies. Join us as we investigate new technology, an AI controlled society, and an interesting critique of western ...
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Between the Chapters: Utopia? from 2020-11-23T18:31
Join Justin and Pierce as they delve into these two utopian short stories (each with dystopian elements). Listen in, as we discuss the utilitarian nightmare of The Ones who Walk Away from Omelas...
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Book Ends: They Live from 2020-11-17T21:19:30
Pierce and Justin discuss another movie this month and at least this time its a good movie! This month the focus is on one of John Carpenter's classic movies; Join us as Pierce and Justin dive i...
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Episode 10 - Psychological Horror from 2020-10-26T21:25:29
Gavin, Pierce, and Justin round out spooky month with our episode on "psychological horror" (you be the judge on if we even read anything in the genre). Join us as Pierce dives into Lovecraft (agai...
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NJABC: Psychological Horror from 2020-10-26T21:25:29
Gavin, Pierce, and Justin round out spooky month with our episode on "psychological horror" (you be the judge on if we even read anything in the genre). Join us as Pierce dives into Lovecraft (agai...
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Between the Chapters: The Raven and Click Clack the Rattlebag from 2020-10-19T20:12:04
Justin and Pierce discuss the merits of two spooky short stories in this month's episode of between the chapters. Join us as we dive into The Raven, one of the most famous works of horror of all...
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Book Ends: Poltergeist from 2020-10-12T22:34:32
Pierce and Justin discuss another movie this month... this time they didn't enjoy it that much. Join us for our *spookiest* episode yet as we discuss the merits and deficiencies of one of the mo...
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Episode 9 - Banned Books from 2020-09-29T00:44:36
Pierce, Justin, and Bella are back! Join the three of us as we discuss what made people so upset about our books that they decide they should be banned!
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NJABC: Banned Books from 2020-09-29T00:44:36
Pierce, Justin, and Bella are back! Join the three of us as we discuss what made people so upset about our books that they decide they should be banned!
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Between the Chapters: Banned Books from 2020-09-22T13:59:29
Join Pierce, Justin, and Vic as they discuss the merits of the short stories The Lottery and Harrison Bergeron by Shirley Jackson and Kurt Vonnegut respectively. Go ahead and read these two clas...
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Book Ends: TOOL from 2020-09-14T22:13:02
Listen in to Pierce and Justin cover music for the first time on Book Ends! Book Ends (or I Can't Believe it's not Literature!) is one of our three shows where we discuss something outside of th...
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Episode 8 - Anti-Hero from 2020-08-25T16:59:42
Join the crew this month with what is basically a full house (though two of our members didn't read anything and are just along for the ride), as we explore one of the most intriguing character ...
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NJABC: Anti-Hero from 2020-08-25T16:59:42
Join the crew this month with what is basically a full house (though two of our members didn't read anything and are just along for the ride), as we explore one of the most intriguing character ...
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Between the Chapters: Memento Mori from 2020-08-18T00:32:37
Pierce and Justin are back with another new show in which they explore short stories related to each months theme! Well this time its a re imagined version of a show they tried to make a few mon...
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Book Ends: Citizen Kane from 2020-08-10T20:12:42
Join Pierce and Justin as they explore a new type of show and the first of our new monthly episodes! Book Ends (or I Can't Believe it's not Literature!) is one of our three shows where we discus...
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Episode 7 - Cold War Era Non Fiction from 2020-07-28T03:14
Join us this month as Justin, Pierce, Vic, and Gavin explore some negatives for both sides of the Cold War, dive into the conflict itself, and talk about some lasting effects of the Cold War. Jo...
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NJABC: Cold War Era Non Fiction from 2020-07-28T03:14
Join us this month as Justin, Pierce, Vic, and Gavin explore some negatives for both sides of the Cold War, dive into the conflict itself, and talk about some lasting effects of the Cold War. Jo...
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Episode 6 - Genre Deconstruction from 2020-07-06T15:58:38
Listen in this month as we explore new takes on established genres and discover why authors might want to deconstruct the genres we have established.
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Listen in this month as we explore new takes on established genres and discover why authors might want to deconstruct the genres we have established.
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Episode 5 - Coming of Age from 2020-06-03T18:38:56
Join us this month as we explore Coming of Age stories!
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Episode 4 - Russian Literature from 2020-05-01T01:10:35
This month join the gang, along with some fresh faces in Anthony and Vic, as the club discusses different works of literature from Russia, a region with some of the greatest pieces of literature...
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NJABC: Russian Literature from 2020-05-01T01:10:35
This month join the gang, along with some fresh faces in Anthony and Vic, as the club discusses different works of literature from Russia, a region with some of the greatest pieces of literature...
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Episode 3 - Satire from 2020-04-01T18:57:37
This month join Justin, Pierce, Gavin, and guest star Emma, as the group tackles satirical works! Join us as we discuss the poorly aged humor in Gulliver's Travels, the dystopian worlds of We an...
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NJABC: Satire from 2020-04-01T18:57:37
This month join Justin, Pierce, Gavin, and guest star Emma, as the group tackles satirical works! Join us as we discuss the poorly aged humor in Gulliver's Travels, the dystopian worlds of We an...
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Between the Chapers Ep 2: Book Club Rewind (Lovecraftian Horror!) from 2020-03-23T04:07:08
This month, Pierce and Justin were busy on spring break so they decided to release a recording of our book club from before we decided to become an official podcast. We apologize for the audio qual...
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Episode 2 - Black History Month from 2020-03-06T03:19:11
For our second official episode, Pierce, Justin, and Bella discuss some works written by African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement! We're a bunch of amateur readers who decided it was t...
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NJABC: Black History Month from 2020-03-06T03:19:11
For our second official episode, Pierce, Justin, and Bella discuss some works written by African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement! We're a bunch of amateur readers who decided it was t...
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Between the Chapters Ep 1: Class Rankings from 2020-02-13T04:46:21
They read them in high school, now they’re ranking them! Join Pierce and Justin as they talk about their favorite and least favorite assigned readings from high school in our first ever episode ...
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NJABC: Modernist Literature from 2020-01-30T02:49:38
For our first episode, we have a lengthy discussion on Modernist Literature! Apologies for the audio and the pacing issues, we will work on the issues in the future. We're a bunch of amateur rea...
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Episode 1 - Modernist Literature from 2020-01-30T02:49:38
For our first episode, we have a lengthy discussion on Modernist Literature! Apologies for the audio and the pacing issues, we will work on the issues in the future. We're a bunch of amateur rea...
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