The CodeX Cantina

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Today we cover Dylan Thomas' "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night". Poetry Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap5iWgeTGLs&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YCLHLKysAyodr3Rqw5znNuB ✨Do you have a Shor...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Today we talk "Grace" from Dubliners by James Joyce. Lots of religious talk as well as alcoholism. Dubliners Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTgYJiNAeg0&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YC5fRgJ6JpuJ1dw8...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! One of Langston Hughes' most popular poems. The Negro Speaks of Rivers is a great piece that dives into heritage, the past, and ongoing struggles. Langston Hughes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! When you read this poem are you the mother or the son? When do you persevere? Let's talk about this poem by Langston Hughes today! Langston Hughes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMet0ADPNZI&...

June TBR

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! While we're broken down Cane peace-by-piece, let's talk about it as a whole today! Cane Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNfo56aXDdo&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YCZgYJSvqRaZ0FSIUA-XzbT Jack @ramblingr...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! We close out our discussion on "Demons" (Also translated as "The Devils" or "The Possessed"). Let's talk about his influences on philosophy and psychology including greats like Albert Camus, Carl Jung, and Fri...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Whether your copy is "Demons", "Devils", or "The Possessed", we want to talk to you about the censored chapter that might be included in-line, at the end, or completely absent from your version of the book. Th...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! "Demons" is also translated as "Devils" or even "The Possessed" at times. Fyodor Dostoevsky launches his assault on Russian society. Radicalism, Intellectualism, corruption and the source of evil, revolution,...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Today we discuss Part 1 of "Demons" by Fyodor Dostoevsky. We have to talk about the Superfluous Man, Belonging as a Currency with Currenization, Narration Techniques, and more! Join us for an in-depth discussi...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Whether you picked up "Demons", "Devils", or "The Possessed" they are all the same book just different translations. We did both Pevear & Volokhonsky as well as Michael R. Kat...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! The final cycle with "Kabnis" from Cane by Jean Toomer up for discussion today! Cane Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNfo56aXDdo&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YCZgYJSvqRaZ0FSIUA-XzbT ✨Do you have a...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Let's talk about "At the Bay" by Katherine Mansfield today! Katherine Mansfield Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HztjIftcNC8&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YCzm9Lyw7b_Hb7FsBzmI9ie ✨Do you have a S...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! There's a lot to be said about Class, the Celtic Revival, Ambition, and Social Expectations with this one. Let's talk about "A Mother" by James Joyce from his Dubliners collection. Dubliners...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Let's talk about Prayer, Harvest Song, and Bona and Paul from Cane by Jean Toomer today! Cane by Jean Toomer Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNfo56aXDdo&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YCZgYJSvqRaZ0FSIUA-Xzb...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Let's talk about the denial of Jesus and "The Student" by Anton Chekhov today! Anton Chekhov Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7cp5AOk0jg&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YCv7SwjKQiStbL6odWh3305 ✨Do...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Today we cover "Her Lips are Copper Wire", "Calling Jesus", and "Box Seat" from Cane by Jean Toomer! Cane Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNfo56aXDdo&list=PLHg_kbfrA...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! ✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to see us cover? Join our Patreon to pick our reads. 📖 Join our PATREON!: https://www.patreon.com/thecodexcantina ☕️ Buy Us a Coffee/S...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Chronception, Idealism, Ontology and more with "The Secret Miracle" by Jorge Luis Borges. Jorge Luis Borges Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXoDmYk4d3U&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YAvL0XGmv4GkzbiQ9atSJJg Lis...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! We started with the idea this would be a 15-20 minute book talk. Somehow, this book inspired to expand this into a much more ambitious project. We involved a licensed mental health therapist and a friend who&#...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Let's check out some more Jorge Luis Borges with "The Circular Ruins".  Jorge Luis Borges Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXoDmYk4d3U&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YAvL0XGmv4GkzbiQ9atSJJg ✨Do you have a...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! What is the point of Corley and Lenehan's exchanges? Does religion or the harp have any symbolism in this? Let's talk about "Two Gallants" by James Joyce today! Dubliners Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watc...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Let's talk about "The Welcome Table" by Alice Walker today! Based on an old folksong that was used as an anthem during the Civil Rights movement. Alice Walker Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtzW3Qx6...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! What are some interpretations of "The Pit and the Pendulum"? Let's talk about Edgar Allan Poe's masterpiece today. Edgar Allan Poe Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh9bqRBbJ14&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YCq-...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Today we discuss "The Expert" by Atsushi Nakajima. ✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to see us cover? Join our Patreon to pick our reads. 📖 Join our PATREON!: https://ww...