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The Summer Reading Podcast

The Summer Reading Podcast

A professor and a librarian read, discuss, and review all the books you were assigned to read in English class. Also, we swear.

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063 Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

The Summer Reading Podcast ·

2024/04/02

Comb out your moustache, put up your feet, and fire up those little grey cells - that's right, we're getting into it with M. Hercule Poirot! Jack and Marty are a little sleepy/loopy (sloopy?), but they dig into one of the most classic of mysteries. They wander through conversations of Dr. Who, Shakespeare, the Relay for Life, and of course, the book.Have a spot of tea if you like, and listen as Jack and Marty talk Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie. Want to get in touch

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062 Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor...

The Summer Reading Podcast ·

2024/03/26

You think *you've* had an awkward interaction as a wedding guest? Coleridge is about to blow you out of the water with this one. Marty read a fun illustrated edition (great for a podcast, right?) and Jack is maybe not so into the flowery language of this piece, but as usual a fun time is had by all.Have a listen and be nice to the birds - Jack and Marty talk Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Drop us a line at summerreadingpodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from

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061 Goblin Market by Christina Rosetti

The Summer Reading Podcast ·

2024/02/13

Jack is tipping back some drinks, Marty emerged from the basement to chill with her dog, and the friends are talkin' goblins. This record comes on the heels of our last episode, so be prepared for shenanigans as Marty and Jack discuss and rate Goblin Market by Christina Rosetti.Like what you hear? Let us know! Send us a note at summerreadingpodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!

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01:01:43

060 Scythe by Neal Shusterman

The Summer Reading Podcast ·

2024/02/06

It's a new year! First record of 2024! Marty and Jack talk friendship, introspection, and what the world *could* be like if humanity conquered mortality. That's right, we're talking Scythe, the first of the Arc of Scythe trilogy by Neal Shusterman. Series week - back in action! Like what you hear? Let us know! Email us at summerreadingpodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!

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01:14:40

059 The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

The Summer Reading Podcast ·

2024/01/30

Oscar Wilde goes goth - but does he pull it off? Jack and Marty discuss Basil, their mutual hate of Harry, and of course, Marty brings Marilyn Monroe into the conversation. Because why not? Put your feet up, grab a cup of tea (or something stronger, you hedonists), and listen as Jack and Marty discuss and rate The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. Like what you hear? Let us know! Send us an email at summerreadingpodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!

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01:07:03

058 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving

The Summer Reading Podcast ·

2023/12/26

These friends have been talking for about 2 1/2 hours, so things are maybe a little loopy. Spooky season continues, but really with this one it's more like foodie season. Jack rags on Thomas Paine, Marty brings up Johnny Depp, and really everything is business as usual. Dive on into The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. Like what you hear? Let us know! Email us at summerreadingpodcast@gmail.com - we love hearing from you!

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01:08:11

057 Dracula by Bram Stoker

The Summer Reading Podcast ·

2023/12/19

Spooky season reads are coming a little late - just in time for Christmas! Jack and Marty talk semantics, Victorian literature, travel writing and, oh yeah, vampires. Drink it all in, friends, cuz we're talking Dracula by Bram Stoker! Like what you hear? Let us know! Send us an email at summerreadingpodcast@gmail.com. We *love* hearing from you! :)

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01:05:04

056 The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

The Summer Reading Podcast ·

2023/12/13

Marty got COVID, Jack got a job, and it feels like a LONG time since they talked about a book. Life, man. At least neither of them live in a ~~haunted house~~! Good transition, right? Listen as Jack and Marty dive into the horror classic, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. Like what you hear? Let us know! Send us an email at summerreadingpodcast@gmail.com - we love hearing from you!

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01:02:07

055 The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

The Summer Reading Podcast ·

2023/11/28

I volunteer as tribute! That's right, we are back in the districts and Capitol, long before Katniss is born. Is Snow an anti-hero, or just anti? Should Collins write romance or just stick with suspense? Who expected Tigris to reappear on the scene? And the question to end all questions - where is Greasy Sae?!?! Jack and Marty are finishing up the Hunger Games series with the prequel, A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. Like what you hear? Let us know! Email us at

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01:07:26

054 The Crucible by Arthur Miller

The Summer Reading Podcast ·

2023/11/21

Just a couple of Massachusetts theatre nerds talking about a play covering the Salem Witch Hunt, NBD. Jack chooses the role he'd like to play, Marty reveals her obsession with Marilyn Monroe, and both are aghast at thinking how the staging of this one works. Listen and enjoy the Summer Reading take on Arthur Miller's The Crucible. Like what you hear? Let us know! Email us at summerreadingpodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!

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01:14:09

053 A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry

The Summer Reading Podcast ·

2023/11/14

Our theatre series continues! Jack and Marty have been talking for 2.5 hours at the top of the episode, so buckle up, friends! They talk John Stamos, F.B. Eyes Digital Archives (check it out, SERIOUSLY), body temperature, and then dive into a discussion of the American classic, A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry. (There's also an exciting break where Marty needs to run and attend to her baby!) Like what you hear? Let us know! Email us at summerreadingpodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to

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01:04:11

052 Our Town by Thornton Wilder

The Summer Reading Podcast ·

2023/10/12

Our theatre series continues! Jack dreams of playing the stage manager. Marty can recall almost nothing about the performance she saw of this one. Both are absolutely gutted by the final scene. Join us on our journey to Grover's Corner's, New Hampshire, as we dive into the classic American play, Our Town by Thornton Wilder. Like what you hear? Let us know! Email us at summerreadingpodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!

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00:57:59

051 The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

The Summer Reading Podcast ·

2023/10/05

We are kicking off our theatre series with a classic among classics, The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. Listen to these theatre kids banter about who they want to play, discuss Oscar Wilde's merits, and generally have a grand time (Pass the cucumber sandwiches, Algy). Like what you hear? Let us know! Email us at summerreadingpodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!

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01:19:32

050 Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

The Summer Reading Podcast ·

2023/09/12

Jack assumes a pseudonym (hopefully just for this episode). Marty is dropping inside jokes (sorry listeners). Both are glad to be recording again but maybe not so into this book? Join us as we discuss Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins. Like what you hear? Let us know! Please send an email to summerreadingpodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!

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01:16:30

049 In the time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez

The Summer Reading Podcast ·

2023/09/08

Jack is back on the stage! Marty is tired & on a theatre break. It's been a minute since the last record, so tangents abound, but the book is a beautiful, thoughtful, and heartrending tribute to las Mariposas. Please enjoy our discussion on In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez Like what you hear? Let us know! Email us at summerreadingpodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!

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01:08:25

048 The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

The Summer Reading Podcast ·

2023/08/22

A first for Marty, and a revisit for Jack. Culture, community, food, family, and American immigration and assimilation are all on the table in this novel. Please join us for our discussion of The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. Like what you hear? Let us know! Email us at summerreadingpodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!

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01:03:24

047 Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein

The Summer Reading Podcast ·

2023/07/25

Travel back in time to your elementary school's classroom library with us. Do all the poems rhyme or is Marty just *super* tired? Who knew Jack had to write a report on Ronald Reagan in 2nd grade? Join us as we dive into Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein. And maybe we'll read your favorite poem aloud! Like what you hear? Email us at summerreadingpodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!

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00:58:10

046 The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

The Summer Reading Podcast ·

2023/07/18

Possibly our most intimidating read thus far, Jack and Marty dive into The Bluest Eye by the incomparable Toni Morrison. Don't worry, they still find ways to keep it light (seriously, Jack references The Spongebob musical at one point). Not much more to say about this one - just listen and absorb the wonder and trauma of The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. Let us know what you're thinking! Email us at summerreadingpodcast@gmail.com.

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01:13:41

045 Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

The Summer Reading Podcast ·

2023/07/11

Dive back into the universe of Panem with Jack and Marty. This week we're taking a poll on what Jack should name his treadmill, recounting Marty's vacation in great detail, and revisiting the second book in this famously addictive YA series. Discussions of pacing, love triangles, movie adaptations, and (spoilers!) the ending. Join us as we discuss Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins during series week! Like what you hear? Follow our podcast and send us a quick email at

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00:55:14

044 Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo

The Summer Reading Podcast ·

2023/06/13

Finally, a book about a dog that is not steeped in animal violence/injury/death (we're lookin' at you, Wilson Rawls). Friendship, grief, trauma, community, and a magical dog abound in this beloved children's title, Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. Sit back, unwrap a Litmus Lozenge, and join us on the journey. Like what you hear? Let us know! Email us at summerreadingpodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!

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