Extra Literary Affairs

Extra Literary Affairs Podcast

Fiction EN ↓ 100 episodes

We provide accessible reviews, perfect for readers who prefer a personal interpretation over stuffy literary critiques; we’re not scholarly, we’re “scholar-ish”.

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Why you don't read short stories. 01.12.2025 30:03

Stop sleeping on short stories. They can be just as satisfying as full length novels! If you don't know where to start, let us help you out!

Why you should read "Autumn" by Ali Smith right now! 24.11.2025 47:29

Welcome back to Extra Literary Affairs. This week we are discussing "Autumn" by Ali Smith. One of the most beautiful novels we have ever read! Keep an eye out for the other 3 novels in the quartet we will be reviewing. #literature #books #booktube #booktok

You NEED to Read Lullaby by Leslie Marmon Silko 17.11.2025 42:24

Welcome back to Extra Literary Affairs. This week we are discussing Leslie Marmon Silko's devastating story, "Lullaby". Bring some tissues for this one! #podcast #booktube #books

A Mother of Bold Action - A George Saunders Parable 10.11.2025 51:34

Welcome back to Extra Literary Affairs. This week we are discussing "A Mother of Bold Action". Is this is a parable?

Katabasis is academic . . . adjacent. 03.11.2025 46:12

Welcome back to Extra Literary Affairs. This week we are discussing "Katabasis" by RF Kuang. #booktube #podcast #books

100th Episode: A Retrospective 30.10.2025 44:11

We have hit a big milestone, here at Extra Literary Affairs. We have published 100 episodes! We wanted to take some time to look back at everything we have created so far and reflect. #booktube #podcast #books #literature

How The Night Cyclist Fits Into Modern Horror 27.10.2025 36:21

Welcome back to Extra Literary Affairs! Spooky season would not be complete without Stephen Graham Jones. #booktube #podcast #literature #horror

Halloween Gothic Short Story you MUST read, "Don't Look Now" by Daphne Du Maurier 20.10.2025 42:57

Halloween is almost here! Get into the spirit with a short story about spiritual mediums! #booktube #books #podcast #halloween #horror #gothic

Why you NEED to read "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W.Jacobs 06.10.2025 31:27

It's spooky season! First up, you NEED to read this story. Follow along as we examine horror stories starting with the early 20th century! #horror #literature #podcast #classicliterature

How To Read Ulysses by James Joyce 29.09.2025 24:46

Have you ever wanted to read one of the most challenging books? If you aren't sure what to expect or just need a few friends to help you through the process, let us give you some helpful tips to enjoy the process. #literature #fiction #booktube #podcast

"Stream of Consciousness" Ep. 4 September - "The Egg and the Chicken" - Clarice Lispector 22.09.2025 44:54

Welcome back to Extra Literary Affairs, this week we are rounding off our Stream of Consciousness September with Clarice Lispector's most challenging story. #fiction #literature

"Stream of Consciousness" Ep. 3 September - Ulysses Chapter 4 "Calypso" 15.09.2025 36:05

Welcome back to Extra Literary Affairs! This week Jennifer set off on her own to discuss the introduction chapter to one of the most loved literary characters of all time, Leopold Bloom. Jennifer is joined by her Irish friend Ian who has helped lend some real-life experience to this notoriously difficult text.

"Stream of Consciousness September" Ep. 2 - Half Erased - Juan Jose Saer 09.09.2025 44:04

Welcome back to Extra Literary Affairs. This week is Episode 2 of our "Stream of Consciousness September" #literature #reading #books #booktube

"Stream of Consciousness September" Ep. 1 - The Encounter by Goli Taraghi 01.09.2025 44:46

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"Summer of Madness" Episode 5 - "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe 25.08.2025 44:38

Welcome back to our final episode of the "Summer of Madness"! We end our descent with Edgar Allan Poe and his short story "The Tell-Tale Heart". #books #podcast #booktube #classicliterature #literature #gothicliterature

Reading is Important. 20.08.2025 41:36

There are so many reasons why people read and our taste in books may be a reflection of who we are. #reading #books #booktube #literature

"Summer of Madness" Episode 4 - The Frolic by Thomas Ligotti 18.08.2025 43:28

Welcome back to our 4th episode of the "Summer of Madness". This week we are discussing Thomas Ligotti's story "The Frolic" from his collection "Song of a Dead Dreamer".

"When Novels Mattered" - David Brooks. An Extra Literary Affairs Reaction 13.08.2025 21:03

David Brooks published an article in the New York Times called "When Novels Mattered". We have some thoughts . . .

"Summer of Madness" Episode 3- Paranoia - Shirley Jackson 11.08.2025 50:46

Welcome back to another episode of the Extra Literary Affairs podcast. This is our 3rd installment of the "Summer of Madness". Is Mr. Beresford paranoid, or should be afraid? Let us know!

July Reading Wrap Up 06.08.2025 24:16

Welcome back to the Extra Literary Affairs podcast. In this episode, we review all the stories we read for the month and discuss which have stuck with us and give you the list of stories we will be reading in August!

"Summer of Madness" Episode 2 - "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 04.08.2025 50:14

Welcome back to another episode to the Extra Literary Affairs podcast. This is Week 2 of our "Summer of Madness" where we are exploring literary descents into "madness".

"Summer of Madness" Episode 1 - Three Drops of Blood - Sadeq Hedayat 28.07.2025 48:59

Check out this week's episode as we discuss "Three Drops of Blood" by Sadeq Hedayat.

Convenience Store Woman - Sayaka Murata 21.07.2025 46:30

Cages - Abdulrazak Gurnah 14.07.2025 45:38

Welcome back to another episode of the Extra Literary Affairs podcast. This week we are discussing and analyzing Nobel Prize winning author Abdulrazak Gurnah's short story "Cages". What is your cage?

May Reading Wrap Up 09.07.2025 23:54

Welcome back to another episode of the Extra Literary Affairs podcast. Although it's been delayed, please enjoy our wrap up for May.