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Beyond the Walls Book Chat

J.R.R. Tolkien once said, "Fairy tales do not deny the existence of sorrow and failure; they give a fleeting glimpse of joy beyond the walls of the world, poignant as grief."This podcast is designed to take you on a journey beyond those walls to discover the joy, wisdom, and timeless lessons classic books offer. If you have a thirst for knowledge, a love for literature, and a desire to grow through the wisdom of authors long gone then this podcast is for you. Use these episodes to curate a personal

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30:42

On the Hunt

Beyond the Walls Book Chat ·

2025/08/21

Tonight is the last episode of Dracula. The action speeds up as our heroes hunt Dracula from the English Isle across Europe. They must catch him before he reaches his castle. Just when they think they've lost the trail an unexpected character steps in and makes a plan. Stoker never slows down; the tension stays the very end. Send us a text

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22:32

Two Layers of Seeing

Beyond the Walls Book Chat ·

2025/08/14

As the tension builds and the story structure becomes more complex we as the readers have two ways of looking at this book. Tonight's episode covers what Stoker is doing to weave his storytelling and how it's important to us to slow down and let him set the pace. Send us a text

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27:31

The Invasion

Beyond the Walls Book Chat ·

2025/08/07

Count Dracula is arriving in England, and oh what terror there is in store for the people of Whitby! Tonight we look at the structure of this story. Stoker designs his book differently than a typical hero's journey tale. The weaving of the plots and subplots, high points and pinch points, and the personalities and backstories of the characters produces a beautiful tapestry of a gothic tale. Send us a text

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30:07

Building Terror

Beyond the Walls Book Chat ·

2025/07/31

The genius storytelling of Stoker is evident as the terror builds immediately in the book as we move from foreign worlds of wildness and mystery to a crumbling castle where Jonathan Harker is held prisoner. Tonight's episode covers the imagery and sensations that Stoker uses to draw us in to the tension and captivity of the British solicitor. This lecture gives great insight into the context of Dracula: Great Books: Dracula, by Bram Stoker Send us a text

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24:53

Character Development

Beyond the Walls Book Chat ·

2025/07/24

Before we get into the storyline, plot devices, and symbolism, we need to review the main (and not so main) characters. Tonight's episode reviews the cast of Dracula and looks closer at who the real heroes are. Send us a text

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22:40

The Unrepressed Novel

Beyond the Walls Book Chat ·

2025/07/17

Kicking off season five tonight's episode begins a journey through the Victorian world of Dracula. What's the true historical context behind the novel and what storytelling beauty are we missing when we project a 21st century face onto the text? Send us a text

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22:11

Definitions and Suggestions

Beyond the Walls Book Chat ·

2025/07/10

Tonight's episode is a continuation of the thoughts from last week. I've attempted to clarify better what I mean by old books, and I've also included some modern reading recommendations. Send us a text

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26:02

The Case for Old Books

Beyond the Walls Book Chat ·

2025/07/03

Tonight's episode walks through C.S. Lewis's reasons to read old books followed by mine. I don't believe my argument is fully fleshed out and next week I hope to have more details, definitions, and maybe even some book suggestions, so please check back. Enjoy! Below are the videos and book I reference in the episode: the fall of book editing (why books are bad now) re: Why everyone stopped reading. Why everyone stopped reading. The Shallows | Nicholas Carr Send us a text

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23:04

An Indispensable Instrument

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2025/06/26

Tonight we explore what C.S. Lewis says about true readers in the book C.S.Lewis The Reading Life. Send us a text

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23:26

Storytellers Rule Society

Beyond the Walls Book Chat ·

2025/06/19

Why do we read stories? Why are they so important to how we live our lives? Tonight's episode explores what some of the great writers thought of stories and the capability of books to enlarge our minds and souls. Send us a text

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24:28

Everything on a Waffle

Beyond the Walls Book Chat ·

2025/06/12

In 2002 Everything on a Waffle was a runner up to the Newbery Medal. In tonight's episode we'll explore what makes this offbeat story of a little girl in a tiny Canadian fishing town full of quirky characters a potential classic of children's literature. Send us a text

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22:41

Bridge to Growing Up

Beyond the Walls Book Chat ·

2025/06/05

We all have a growing-up journey. And some children's books capture the essence of that journey so much better than others. Bridge to Terebithia, based on a real-life experience of the author's, is one of those precious stories that fully encapsulates the experiences of grief that impact our hearts as children. What we do with those moments of grief and how we hold the friends we miss in our hearts is part of the human story. Explore the beauty of this story with me. Send us a text

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23:53

A Rabbit Hill Worldview

Beyond the Walls Book Chat ·

2025/05/29

The books that win the Newbery Medal are widely varied. In 1945 near the end of World War II a little book about animals and humans living in harmony won the coveted prize. Even though Rabbit Hill is geared to very young children more so than some of the others on our list, it still has great depth and, in some ways, a fanciful Disney-like worldview that speaks to the child in all of us. Send us a text

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17:19

The Runaways

Beyond the Walls Book Chat ·

2025/05/22

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler was one of my favorite books when I was young. The story stands the test of time, and I found it just as enjoyable to read as an adult. Tonight, I explore the relevance of this tale of two siblings who run away from home and go to live at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Send us a text

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23:52

Caddie Woodlawn

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2025/05/15

Caddie's story is a beautiful slice of 19th century Americana. Though she lived more than 150 years ago, tonight's episode looks at how her childhood experiences still feel relatable today. Send us a text

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23:41

Setting the Standard

Beyond the Walls Book Chat ·

2025/05/08

The winner of the 1990 Newbery Award was Number the Stars. While not entirely a true story, it does include the historic event of the people of Denmark protecting their Jewish friends during World War II. What was the influence behind the Danes taking this courageous step and standing out as ordinary people willing to sacrifice for others in the face of evil? Send us a text

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26:36

Weight of Freedom

Beyond the Walls Book Chat ·

2025/05/01

The book Amos Fortune, Free Man recounts the true story an African prince, sold as a slave, who buys his own freedom, and becomes the first benefactor of his town of Jaffery, NH. What can this story reveal to us about how we need to live our lives today? Send us a text

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26:13

Carry On

Beyond the Walls Book Chat ·

2025/04/24

Carry On, Mr. Bowditch is a beautiful book for children. Tonight's episode looks at why children and even adults can benefit from reading about the life of the great American navigator, Nathaniel Bowditch. Send us a text

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22:34

Color of Thoughts

Beyond the Walls Book Chat ·

2025/04/17

"The things you think about determine the quality of your mind. Your soul takes on the color of your thoughts." -Marcus Aurelius Tonight's episode is the beginning of an exploration about what happens when you change the type of books you read. Send us a text

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23:49

Deep Heaven Descends

Beyond the Walls Book Chat ·

2025/04/10

The end is near as Merlin, carrying the power of the planets, enters Belbury to bring confusion and chaos to the workers of darkness. Lewis called this a fairy tale, but does it end with a "happily ever after" for Mark and Jane? Send us a text

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