Mackenzie Gentz

The Book Album

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"The Book Album" is a podcast about literature. We review books in a variety of literary avenues, some as old as the 1500s and some as new as last month. Our aim: to make the bookish accessible to all.

Author

Mackenzie Gentz

Episodes

Bullet Journaling – Episode 209 08.02.2022 29:20

In which Mackenzie discusses her preliminary experiences (three months) with the bullet journal. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

“The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain” by Charles Dickens | December Dickens – Episode 208 01.02.2022 33:06

Our last episode of December Dickens 2021—no longer in December or 2021—has arrived! Hurrah! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza *December Dickens includes music and effects in the public domain. Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

“The Battle of Life” by Charles Dickens | December Dickens – Episode 207 01.02.2022 39:01

The fourth episode of December Dickens renews our weekly podcasting tradition … — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza *December Dickens includes music and effects in the public domain. Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

“The Cricket on the Hearth” by Charles Dickens | December Dickens – Episode 206 01.01.2022 35:35

Mackenzie brings the third December Dickens read with a chirp, in three chirps! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza *December Dickens includes music and effects in the public domain. Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

“The Chimes” by Charles Dickens | December Dickens – Episode 205 17.12.2021 47:26

Hark! The second episode of December Dickens 2021…is ringing! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza *December Dickens includes music and effects in the public domain. Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens | December Dickens – Episode 204 08.12.2021 44:11

To open our first #DecemberDickens series, Mackenzie dusts off an old read from the show’s Christmas past in 2018 to review. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza *December Dickens includes music and effects in the public domain. Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubr...

Minimalist Book Buying – Episode 203 29.11.2021 45:31

Today Mackenzie shares her wealth of experience with minimalist book buying boundaries over the past 6 years of reading a book/week. At the end of the episode, she crafts a new set of boundaries for herself, which she will use moving forward. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes...

“Whereabouts” by Jhumpa Lahiri – Episode 202 22.11.2021 20:25

A day of firsts: Mackenzie reviews her first Lahiri book—Lahiri’s first novel in Italian, and her first self-translated novel. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

Week 45 of Reading + Make Tea with Me – Episode 201 08.11.2021 46:03

Mackenzie catches everyone up on her book/week reading challenge, and at the end of the episode she teaches viewers how to make her tea. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza *This episode features effects and music in the public domain. Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthor...

“The Doll Master and Other Tales of Terror” by Joyce Carol Oates | Horrifying Classics – Episode 200 08.11.2021 47:49

Our last Horrifying Classics book for 2021, this short story collection by Joyce Carol Oates scares, but in a quiet, unconventional way. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza *Horrifying Classics features effects and music in the public domain. Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionand...

“Come With Me” by Ronald Malfi | Horrifying Classics – Episode 199 03.11.2021 46:22

You’re in (four) a scare with our (fourth) Horrifying Classic this season…”Come with Me” by Ronald Malfi. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza *Horrifying Classics features effects and music in the public domain. Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

“Tidepool” by Nicole Willson | Horrifying Classics – Episode 198 25.10.2021 32:06

Today’s horrifying classic is “Tidepool,” Nicole Willson’s lovecraftian horror debut novel. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza *Horrifying Classics features effects and music in the public domain. Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

“Fake Like Me” by Barbara Bourland | Horrifying Classics – Episode 197 18.10.2021 45:00

Welcome to our second #HorrifyingClassics contemporary horror episode for the month of October. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza *Horrifying Classics features effects and music in the public domain. Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

“The Toll” by Cherie Priest | Horrifying Classics – Episode 196 09.10.2021 40:22

Our Horrifying Classics 2021 debut. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza *Horrifying Classics features effects and music in the public domain. Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

“Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been” by Joyce Carol Oates – Episode 195 27.09.2021

Today Mackenzie reviews a short story by #HorrifyingClassics2021 author Joyce Carol Oates. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

Does Reading Encourage Writing? – Episode 194 20.09.2021

We are in for a rare treat today: a topical episode in which Mackenzie discusses the interplay between reading and writing, consuming and producing. Hold on to your hats! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

The Hollow Trilogy by Jessica Verday | Summer Young Adult – Episode 193 13.09.2021

The bias is real—today I review my favorite YA book series from childhood in our second (and last) Summer YA special of the year. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

“Bleak House” by Charles Dickens, series conclusion – Episode 192 07.09.2021 34:45

The end of the line—when “Bleak House” gets bittersweet. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

#HorrifyingClassics2021 Teaser 04.09.2021 1:52

We are chilled to announce the theme for our next #HorrifyingClassics series, airing in October 2021. https://www.relevanceofliterature.com/horrifying-classics patreon.com/relevanceofliterature

“Bleak House” by Charles Dickens, serials 19-20 – Episode 191 04.09.2021 29:57

We finish the novel! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

“Bleak House” by Charles Dickens, serials 17-18 – Episode 190 31.08.2021 44:28

The part in which Mrs. Snagsby finally, finally gets her comeuppance. Let’s discuss. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

“Bleak House” by Charles Dickens, serials 13-16 (2/2) – Episode 189 27.08.2021 43:18

An informal review of special quotes, passages, symbols, and themes from serials 13-16 of Dickens’ “Bleak House” during our penultimate week on the novel. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

“Bleak House” by Charles Dickens, serials 13-16 (1/2) – Episode 188 23.08.2021 48:30

Mackenzie formally reviews serials 13-16 in Dickens’ “Bleak House” in our penultimate week on the novel. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

Week 32 of Reading – Episode 187 10.08.2021 41:20

Mackenzie reviews her progress with her book/week goal and discusses the books that have proven the most meaningful to her throughout the past year. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

The Book Album ft. “The White Album” by Joan Didion – Episode 186 01.08.2021 26:14

Welcome to “The Book Album”. Host Mackenzie goes over the ins and outs of our new name, and touches on a piece from “The White Album” by Joan Didion. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net