Classics You Slept Through

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 49 - A Princess of Mars   Discussion 3 (Chap. 14 -18) We're back at it this year, none the worse for wear, despite the craziness around us. You know what else is crazy, though? Mars!   Join us in returning to the red planet, as we break down the latest intrigue and reveals from Sola, if Dejah Thoris is really in love with John, and the troubling predicament he g...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 48 - A Princess of Mars (Chapters 14 - 18) We're back!  New year, same Classic literature action. This week, we pick back up with John Carter and his adventures upon Barsoom. This episode's cover image, by Frank E. Schoonover, is captioned  "She drew upon the floor the first map of Barsoomian territory I'd ever seen."  in the original 1917 edition of the book. T...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 47 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 2 (Chap. 8 -13) In this episode, we go over the latest happenings on Mars. There's an attack (action!) and a beautiful captive is taken (intrigue!) who catches John Carter's eye (romance!). We also get a bit more of Martian history and Tharkian culture. This section has something for everyone! If you're curious about Bill Murra...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 46 - A Princess of Mars (Chapters 8 -13) Our adventure on Barsoom continues in this section. It's full of Thark culture, with hints of the greater Martian history and mythology. Will John Carter and Dejah Thoris escape the green men of Mars? Listen along as we find out! This episode's cover image, by Frank E. Schoonover, is captioned "I sought out Dejah Thoris i...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 45 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 7) Today we're breaking down the first seven chapters of Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic pulp space adventure,  A Princess of Mars , the first of the Barsoom novels, and the first appearance of John Carter.  This will be a new experience for Mere, but maybe we can open her mid to some sci-fi along the way. Twitter Fa...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 44 -  A Princess of Mars (Chapters 1 -7) Today we're kicking off our seventh (!) book, A Princess of Mars , by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Originally serialized in 1912, it was published as a novel in 1917 and follows the adventures of John Carter as he mysteriously finds himself on Mars. It's pulp, it's fluff, it's adventure... but is it still fun in the modern age?...

Before we begin our seventh (!) book,  A Princess of Mars , we thought it might be useful to give a brief indexing of the titles we've read and where you can quickly find them. Episode 2:  Call of the Wild by Jack London Episode 7:  The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka Episode 12:  The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells Episode 17:  Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen Episode 28:  The Awakening by Kate...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 43 - Dracula Wrap-up It's time to put the dear Count and friends to bed once and for all. We'll run through our final thoughts on this horror classic, as well as reveal our next book!  Twitter Facebook Instagram Email:  CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 42 - Dracula Discussion 4 (Chap. 21 - 27) Whew! We made it! The gang has found Dracula and dealt the Count the final blow, giving him the final death. We'll go through it all, and then be back with you next week to wrap up our thoughts on this horror classic - and bring you a new book! Twitter Facebook Instagram Email:  CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 41 - Dracula (Chap. 21 - 27) It's been a long road to get to this point, but here we are! The final chapters of Bram Stoker's  Dracula!  Listen along as our intrepid heroes travel to Castle Dracula to deal with the Count, once and for all! We'll be back in your feed next Tuesday to discuss this last section. Twitter Facebook Instagram Email:  CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 40 - Dracula Discussion 3 (Chap. 15 - 20) Somehow, with everything going on in the world, we've found time to make multiple visits to a graveyard, kill Lucy, and prepare to kill the Count himself! Listen as we determine what a weirdo Stoker must have been, and name the creepiest character in the book. Hint: it's not the Count! Next Episode: we finish the book! (...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 39 - Dracula (Chapters 15 - 20) After much delay (and getting our parents settled into their new house!) the penultimate section of Dracula is here!  Before Lucy can cause further mischief among the children of London, Van Helsing and the boys are going to have to deal with her - and eventually, the Count himself! Hang on, Halloween's coming, and we're nearing t...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 38 - Dracula Discussion 2 (Chap. 8 - 14) Pretty straightforward plot advancement this episode, as the ladies take center (?) stage. Well, they're discussed by the guys a lot, anyway!  We'll go though Lucy's slow conversion, Mina's marital bliss (or obliviousness?), Renfield's motivations, plus a mailbag reevaluation of the conclusion of The Awakening. Note: this...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 37 - Dracula (Chapters 8 - 14) This section has sorrow, sadness, foreshadowing, and lots and lots of "I'll tell you later" moments to build the tension! Lots of focus on the ladies this time around, as Mina and Lucy take center stage (if not always the narrator's role) Listen in, read along, send us your thoughts, and we'll talk about everything next week!  Twit...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 36 - Dracula Discussion 1 (Chapters 1 - 7) Tried a bit of a different discussion format for this episode. As this book is an epistolary novel (told through letters and diary entries), the narrative has to be pieced together a bit. There are gaps in time that you as a reader need to fill in, and the narration voice shifts frequently. This first section is the mos...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 35 - Dracula (Chapters 1 - 7) As we roll into a spooky October, we have a frightening treat for you! We're going back to the original vampire tale, Bram Stoker's  Dracula .  This one takes a little thought, as it's not a straightforward narrative. It's told through journal entries, with multiple narrators throughout. It'll be a fun ride - poorly executed Dracula...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 34 - The Awakening Wrap-up discussion This episode we wrap up of final thoughts on Kate Chopin's  The Awakening. Be sure to listen to the end for our  spoooooooky Halloween book reveal, and read through chapter 7 for next week! Chapters out tomorrow! Twitter Facebook Instagram Email:  CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 33 - The Awakening Discussion 3 (Chapters 19 - 39) We've reached the end of the book. The heartbreaking and gut wrenching end of the book.  Lots and lots to go over, from Edna's emancipation, her time with Arobin, Robert's return, and the final conclusion. Even with all the discussion, there's still more to talk about and to unpack with this one!  Just one episo...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 32 - The Awakening (Chapters 19 - 39) Oh boy... this is a long one! I'm up and recording again, so we're just going to power through to the end in this episode. Lots and lots happening in this week, so give it a listen, and we'll be back with you Tuesday, to discuss this huge section. Something tells me we'll be talking about it for a while. Twitter (The) Facebo...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 31 - The Awakening Discussion 2 (Chap. 13 - 18) Shorter read last week... but our discussion wasn't any briefer! Man, there's a lot to talk about in this meaty little book. We're finishing our transformative summer in Grande Isle, and Edna has a lot on her mind returning to New Orleans. We'll break it all down, and discover why Jay-Z has haunted Kyle for nearly...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 30 - The Awakening (Chapters 13 - 18) It's a bit of a change this week - Mere is reading solo, and we're going a little shorter. My internet wasn't set up in time to get my chapters read and added, so we'll flex a bit until I'm up and running fully. Should be back on track for next week.  Enjoy some reading with Mere, and I'll be back reading to you next week. S...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 29 - The Awakening (Chapters 1 -12) It's a hot, sweaty Louisiana summer as we kick off our next book, Kate Chopin's  The Awakening ! We're talking about the first section of the book, meeting the characters and exploring the deeper themes of each chapter. Plus! Our first foray into the mailbag! Twitter Facebook Instagram CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 28 - The Awakening (Chapters 1 -12) It's the start of a new book - always an exciting time of promise! I'd never heard of this book until Mere mentioned it, but that's because I'm a dumb guy...ugh. And in true Baader-Meinhof fashion, it seems like every woman I mention this book to declares it to be their favorite. Apparently, I'm in for quite a ride. Anyway, th...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 27 - Northanger Abbey Wrap-up Well, park the well-hung gig and hang up your sprigged muslin, because we've reached the end of this Regency romance. All's well that ends well: Catherine and Eleanor married and well provided for, Mrs. Allen fondly recalling outfits worn, and everyone else...well, I guess they're fine? Austen doesn't really tell us. Come listen as...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 26 - Northanger Abbey (The end of the book!) Well, we've reached the end of Northanger Abbey, our longest book to date, probably our most famous author yet.  Apologies for the delay in this episode's release - technical difficulties lost our first recording, so this is take two! Send us your thoughts on the book for next week's final wrap. We'll also be revealin...