Beyond the Walls Book Chat
J.R.R. Tolkien once said, "Fairy tales do not deny the existence of sorrow and failure; they give a fleeting glimpse of joy beyond the walls of the world, poignant as grief."
This podcast is designed to take you on a journey beyond those walls to discover the joy, wisdom, and timeless lessons classic books offer. If you have a thirst for knowledge, a love for literature, and a desire to grow through the wisdom of authors long gone then this podcast is for you. Use these episodes to curate a personal reading list that enriches your mind and soul. Let's embark on a literary adventure together and find the joy that lies beyond the walls.
Please send all questions, comments, and book recommendations to beyondthewallsbookchat@gmail.com.
Podcasting since 2024 • 107 episodes
Beyond the Walls Book Chat
Latest Episodes
Anne of Green Gables: Kindred Spirits
Tonight's episode introduces some of the main residents of Avonlea whose lives are impacted by the red-headed sprite Anne Shirley.
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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31:47
Anne of Green Gables and the Impact of Opening Lines
Tonight we look back over a history of powerful opening lines in classic books. Then we'll explore what we can learn from the very verbose opening Maud Montgomery writes for Anne of Green Gables.
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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30:41
The Multifaceted L.M. Montgomery
I'm beginning Season 7 with Anne of Green Gables. Tonight's episode gives a little author back story for the very complex, quiet, and famous resident of Prince Edward Island, Lucy Maud Montgomery.
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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27:56
Welcome to God's Spoken World
Tonight's episode begins with a correction from last week. Next, we'll go on to explore the unsteady, shifting ground of human philosophy and the solid rock of absolute truth. What does it mean that our world is spoken from the mouth of God? An...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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32:42
Frankenstein's Finale: The Authority of an Author
After Victor refuses to make a companion for the monster things spiral out of control. The end of the novel takes us full circle back to Walton on the Arctic Ocean. Hopefully Walton has learned the lessons Frankenstein ignored.*Correctio...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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37:21